RFA Gold Rover

   RFA Gold Rover is one of two remaining small fleet-support tankers in the RFA Flotilla. 

She was built by Swan Hunter Shipbuilders on the River Tyne, and was accepted into RFA Service in 1974. 

The Ships Company comprises 56 Officers and ratings of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, who are all British Registered Seafarers.

The primary role of the Gold Rover is to replenish warships of the Royal Navy with Fuel Oil, aviation fuel, lubricants, fresh water and a limited amount of dry cargo and refrigerated stores whilst underway.

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