[U]FORT AUSTIN (A386)
Background Data:[/U] An order for two new Fleet Replenishment Ships was announced in November 1971 and the ships in this Class provided up to-date replenishment facilities for both ammunition and general naval and victual ling stores. Both were fitted with extensive aviation facilities with a single spot flight deck and full hangar facilities. The roof of the hangar was also strengthened for use as an emergency landing spot which enabled them to operate up to four Sea King helicopters
Class: ……………………..FORT CLASS
Pennant No: …………..A386
Laid down:………………9 December 1975
Builder: ………………….Scotts Shipbuilding, Greenock
Launched: ………………9 March 1978
Into Service:……………22 June 1979
Crew number:………..90
Data from :
http://historicalrfa.org/rfa-fort-austin-ship-information
