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Oil tankers, coaling ships and supply ships of the Royal Navy. Historical information and photographs of oil tankers, armed merchant ships and coaling ships supplying Royal Navy battleships and cruisers.

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Royal Fleet Auxiliary Ships.  Operated by the Ministry of Defense but crewed by Civilians. these ships have the task of supplying fuel, stored and ammunition to the navy. as well as transportation of Army units. their status was changed to To Government owned ships on non commercial service instead of being  British Merchant ships.

  FLEET TANKERS AND SUPPORT TANKERS  CLICK HERE TO VIEW
"OL" CLASS  LARGE FLEET TANKER     CLICK HERE TO VIEW
OLWEN   (A123) HAWTHERN LESLIE 21ST JUNE 1965 SCRAPPED 2000
OLNA   (A123) HAWTHERN LESLIE 1 APRIL 1966 SCRAPPED 2000
OLMEDA   (A124) SWAN HUNTER  18TH OCTOBER 1965 SCRAPPED 2000
Tide Class Fleet tankers          CLICK HERE to view
TIDESURGE (A98) I.L. THOMPSON & SONS 30TH AUGUST 1954
TIDEREACH (A96) SWAN HUNTER 2ND JUNE 1954
TIDEPOOL (A76) HAWTHORN LESLIE 11TH DECEMBER 1962
TIDEFLOW (A97)
TIDESPRING   (A75) HAWTHERN LESLIE 18TH JANUARY 1963
LEAF CLASS OILERS
BAYLEAF   (A79) (EX - LONDON INTEGRITY) FURNESS 28TH OCTOBER 1954 ACQUIRED FROM LONDON & OVERSEAS FREIGHTERS LTD, 22ND MAY 1959
BRAMBLELEAF  (A81) (EX - LONDON LOYALTY) FURNESS JANUARY 1954 ACQUIRED FROM LONDON & OVERSEAS FREIGHTERS LTD, 22ND MAY 1959
ORANGELEAF  (A80) (EX - SOUTHERN SATELITE) FURNESS 8TH FEBRUARY 1955 DISPOSED, SINGAPORE. 1978 / 79
PEARLEAF  (A77) SCOTSTOUN 15TH OCTOBER 1959 CHARTERED BY RN ON COMPLETION
PLUMLEAF  (A78) BLYTH 29TH MARCH 1960

RFA Pearleaf.  Sailing to the breakers from Rosyth, April 1986.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM114

RFA Plumleaf.  At Ascension Island, July 1982.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM113

Wessex 5 delivering mail to RFA Plumleaf, Ascension, September 1982.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM308

Sea King VG of HMS Intrepid Vertrep RFA Plumleaf, July 1982.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM331

 
OAKLEAF  (A111) UDDEVALLA, SWEDEN COMMISSIONED 1981

RFA Oakleaf.  Alongside at Gosport, May 1988.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM120

APPLELEAF CLASS SUPPORT TANKERS   CLICK HERE TO VIEW
APPLELEAF   (A79) CAMMELL LAIRD COMMISSIONED 1979
BRAMBLELEAF  (A81) CAMMELL LAIRD COMMISSIONED 1979
BAYLEAF   (A109) CAMMELL LAIRD COMMISSIONED 28 / 3/ 82
ORANGELEAF  (A110) CAMMELL LAIRD COMMISSIONED 1979
ROVER CLASS SMALL TANKERS      Click Here to View Class 
GREEN ROVER (A268) SWAN HUNTER 15TH AUGUST 1969
GREY ROVER  (A269) SWAN HUNTER 10TH APRIL 1970
BLUE ROVER  (A270) SWAN HUNTER 15TH JULY 1970
GOLD ROVER (A271) SWAN HUNTER 22ND MARCH 1974
BLACK ROVER (A273) SWAN HUNTER 23RD AUGUST 1974
WAVE CLASS FLEET TANKERS
WAVE KNIGHT  (A389) BAE SYSTEMS 2002
WAVE RULER (A390) BAE SYSTEMS 2002
FLEET REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
REGENT CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS                 CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLASS
RESOURCE  (A480) SCOTTS SHIPBULDING GREENOCK 16TH MAY 1967
REGENT  (A486) HARLAND AND WOLF BELFAST 6TH JUNE 1967
FORT VICTORIA CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS
FORT VICTORIA  (A387) HARLAND AND WOLF BELFAST COMMISSIONED 1990

A387 Fort Victoria at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005, with A388 RFA Fort George and A390 RFA Wave Ruler in the background.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN163

RFA Fort Victoria at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN171

FORT GEORGE   (A388) SWAN HUNTER, WALLSEND COMMISSIONED 1992

A388 RFA Fort George.

From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX116

RFA Fort George at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN170

FORT GRANGE CLASS REPLENISHMENT SHIPS           CLICK HERE TO VIEW CLASS
FORT GRANGE  (A385) SCOTT LITHGOW, GREENOCK 6TH APRIL 1978
FORT AUSTIN  (A386) SCOTT LITHGOW, GREENOCK 11TH MAY 1979
LOGISTIC LANDING SHIPS   (LSL)
SIR GALAHAD  (L3005) SWAN HUNTER WALLSEND 25TH NOVEMBER 1987

L3005 RFA Sir Galahad at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN176

 

RFA Sir Galahad (L3005)

Original Photograph.  Photographer Unknown.  Price ?12.  Click here to order.  Order Code  PHX352

DD153 Yuugiri with RFA Sir Galahad at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN135

Sir Lancelot Class Logistic Landing Ships               Click Here to View Class
SIR GALAHAD SUNK AS A WAR GRAVE AT BLUFF COVE, AFTER AIR ATTACK, 8TH JUNE 1982 FALKLANDS WAR
SIR BEDIVERE  (L3004) HAWTHORN LESLIE 18TH MAY 1967
SIR GERAINT  (L3027) ALEX STEPHEN, GLASGOW 12TH  JULY 1967 PAID OF 2003
SIR PERCIVALE  (L3036) HAWTHORN LESLIE 23RD MARCH 1968 EXPECTED TO BE PAID OF 2006
SIR TRISTRAM (L3505) HAWTHORN LESLIE 14TH SEPTEMBER 1967 BADLY DAMAGED DURING FALKLANDS WAR 1982 REBUILT BUT TO BE PAID OF 2005
SIR LANCELOT  BEING SOLD APRIL 1990
HELICOPTER SUPPORT SHIP
ENGADINE (K08) HENRY ROBB LTD, LEITH 16TH SEPTEMBER 1966 OUT OF SERVICE 1989

ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE.  DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.

RFA Engadine.

Original  Postcard. Published by Wright & Logan Price ?12.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX499

RFA Engadine.  Leaving Portland for the last time, March 1989.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM099

AVIATION TRAINING SHIP
ARGUS  (A135) CANTIERI NAVALI BREDA, ITALY 1981
FORWARD REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SHIP
DILIGENCE  (A132) ORESUNDSVARVET AB, LANDSKRONA, SWEDEN 1981

RFA Dilligence.  Alongside at Portsmouth, May 1993.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM072

A132 RFA Diligence.

From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX118

A132 RFA Diligence at Malta, June 1998.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1001

A132 RFA Diligence at Malta, June 1998.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1002

LANDING SHIP DOCK, BAY CLASS SHIPS SHIPS
LARGS BAY  (L3006) SWAN HUNTER 2004
LYME BAY  (L3007) SWAN HUNTER,   BUILDING AT PRESENT 
MOUNTS BAY  (L3008) BAE SYSTEMS BUILDING AT PRESENT 
CARDIGAN BAY (L3009) BAE SYSTEMS BUILDING AT PRESENT 
 

ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE.  DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.

RFA Stromness.

Original  Postcard. Publisher Details Unknown.  Price ?10.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX539

RFA Petroleum, June 1934.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3374

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3374

RFA Nucula, 1920s

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3375

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3375

RFA Philol, 1916.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3376

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3376

RFA Scotol, May 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3377

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3377

RFA Birchol, October 1935.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3378

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3378

RFA Boxol, March 1943.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3379

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3379

RFA Elderol, March 1939.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3380

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3380

RFA Elmol, April 1950.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3381

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3381

RFA Kurumba, 1917.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3382

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3382

RFA Celerol, May 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3383

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3383

RFA Montenol, July 1939.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3384

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3384

RFA Brambleleaf, May 1937.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3385

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3385

RFA Orangeleaf, 1935.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3386

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3386

RFA Petrella, 1918.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3387

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3387

 RFS Petrobus, May 1937.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3388

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3388

RFA Petronel, 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3389

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3389

 RFA War Diwan, October 1937

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3390

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3390

RFA War Bharata, September 1947.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3391

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3391

 RFA Bishopdale, April 1960.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3392

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3392

RFA Broomdale, January 1938.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3393

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3393

 RFA Dingledale, October 1954.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3394

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3394

RFA Ennerdale, October 1949.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3395

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3395

 RFA Echodale, 1953.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3396

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3396

RFA Black Ranger, June 1952.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3397

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3397

 RFA Black Ranger, June 1971.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3398

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3398

RFA Brown Ranger, October 1954.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3399

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3399

 RFA Brown Ranger, July 1968.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3400

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3400

RFA Wave Baron, 1947.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3402

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3402

 RFA Wave Chief, June 1959.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3403

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3403

RFA Wave Ruler, June 1966.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3404

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3404

 RFA Wave Commander, showing collision damage, September 1954.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3405

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3405

RFA Wave Duke, October 1947.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3406

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3406

 RFA Wave King, September 1948.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3407

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3407

RFA Wave Monarch, June 1950.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP3408

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP3408


RFA Cherryleaf.  Alongside Swan Hunter on the Tyne, 1974.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM075

RFA Wave Ruler.  Taken from RFA Tideflow.  Indian Ocean, 1969.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM125

RFA Tarbatness.  Off Portland, 1977.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM127

Wessex 516 landing on RFA Tarbatness, Beira, October 1972.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM303

Wessex 516 landing on RFA Tarbatness, Beira, October 1972.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM337

RFA Derwentdale.  Berthing at Capetown, december 1973.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM105

RFA Black Ranger.  Leaving Portland, 1964.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM106

RFA Fort Dunvegan.  Off Malta, May 1959.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM103

RFA Viscol.  In commercial colours, Augusta, Sicily, May 1973.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM104

A171 HMS Endurance, carrying the Queen at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN166

HMS Endurance carrying the Queen at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN167

HMS Endurance, carrying the Queen at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN165

HMS Endurance, carrying the Queen at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN164

RFA Serbol, 1917.

Oil Tanker launched 1917.  4900 tons.  Complement 39.  

Many thanks to Carl Proctor for identification.

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX443

A176 Polar Circle.  (later HMS Endurance), 6th October 1992.

Polar Circle, later renamed A171 HMS Endurance, South Atlantic Patrol Icebreaker.

From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available.   PDX349

RFA Resurgent (A280).  Taken from RFA Tideflow, Beira Patrol, October 1979.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM101

RFA Brown Ranger.  Off Portland, 1971.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM102

RFA Rowanol.  Harbour Oiler.  Off Greenock, 1956

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM074

RFA War Afridi, 1931.  Built 1920 at Port Glasgow, scrapped 1950. Sent in by Edward Collins

HMS Hydra.  'Short Span' fuelling from RFA Tidespring, Indian Ocean, 1972.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM012

RFA Lyness.  In refit at Cammel Laird, Birkenhead, august 1969.

Photographed by George Mortimore L.R.P.S  Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  GM068

ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE.  DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.

HMS Hydra.

Original  Postcard. Publisher Details Unknown.  Price ?10.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX540

L4001 HMAV Ardennes at Vlissingen, 5th September 1994.

Royal Corps of Transport Logistic Landing Craft, commissioned 1977.

From the collection of Patrick D'Agostino. No Reproductions Available. PDX009

Crew of HMS Iris.

The reverse of the postcard on which this image was printed stated : "Survivors of HM Minesweeper Iris,15th October 1918".  we think this refers to the auxiliary converted ferry from Liverpool, Royal Iris II, which was used in the Zeebrugge Raid of April 1918, although this ship returned unscathed.  The grandfather in law, William Barton, of the contributor was among the 'survivors'.

H130 HMS Roebuck.  Survey Ship.

Image contributed by and copyright of Nicholas Newns.

H130 HMS Roebuck at Malta, November 2002.

Coastal Survey Ship, commissioned 1986.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD805

H130 HMS Roebuck at Malta, November 2002.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD806

H130 HMS Roebuck at Malta, November 2002.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD807

HMS Scott at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

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HMS Scott, 12th June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN046

HMS Scott, 12th June 2005.

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H131 HMS Scott at Malta, September 2000.

Ocean survey ship, commissioned 1997.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1323

H131 HMS Scott at Malta, September 2000.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1324

H131 HMS Scott at Malta, September 2000.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1325

H131 HMS Scott at Malta, September 2000.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1326

H131 HMS Scott at Malta, September 2000.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1498

ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE.  DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.

HMS Girdle Ness

Seaslug Missile Trial Ship, 1946 - 1970.

Original  Gale & Polden Postcard. Price ?8.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX423

Hospital Ship Maine.

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX429

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX397

HMS Boxer - Launched 12/12/42 as a Landing Ship Tank (LST) by Harland and Wolf, Belfast. Took part in the landings at Sicily, Salerno and Anzio. Refitted as a Fighter Direction Ship in 44 and later converted again in 46 to a Radar Training Ship at Portsmouth. She had 4 masts and carried radar outfits equivalent to those of a Fleet Carrier, a Cruiser and two Destroyers. Placed in reserve in 56, broken up at Barrow, 5/12/58. - Carl Proctor

Hospital Ship St George.  Sent in by Graham McClean

RFA Brambleleaf, 1930.  Launched 1917, scrapped 1947.  Photo sent in by Geoff Johnson

A317 HMS Bulldog at Malta, 24th November 1995.

Bulldog Class Survey Vessel commissioned 21st March 1968.  Decommissioned prior to 2002

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD147

A317 HMS Bulldog at Malta, November 1995.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD852

A317 HMS Bulldog at Malta, November 1995.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD853

A138 HMS Herald at Malta, 3rd December 1999.

Improved Hecla Class Survey Ship, commissioned 31st October 1974.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD148

HMS Herald at Malta, November 1999.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1461

ORIGINAL POSTCARD FOR SALE.  DONATED TOWARDS THE UPKEEP OF THIS SITE.

HMS Hecla.

Original  Postcard. Publisher Details Unknown.  Price ?10.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX542

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HMS Herald.

Original  Postcard. Publisher Details Unknown.  Price ?10.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX541

H319 HMS Beagle at Malta, September 2001.

Coastal Survey Vessel, launched 7th September 1967.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD858

H319 HMS Beagle at Malta, September 2001.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD859

H319 HMS Beagle at Malta, September 2001.

Coastal Survey Vessel, launched 7th September 1967.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1475

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HMS Beagle, 1969.

Original Postcard Has some slight indentation marks on the surface where a pen has been used on the reverse.  Price ?8.  Click here to order.    Order Code PHX575

H319 HMS Beagle at Malta, September 2001.

Coastal Survey Vessel, launched 7th September 1967.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1476

H319 HMS Beagle at Malta, September 2001.

Coastal Survey Vessel, launched 7th September 1967.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  PD1477

HMS Enterprise at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Photographed by Ivan Berryman. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  IB2047

H88 HMS Enterprise at the Trafalgar 200 Fleet Review, June 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN168

HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN025

HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

Copyright of Nick Newns.   A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  NN026

HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

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HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

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HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

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HMS Enterprise, 16th May 2005.

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H88 HMS Enterprise at Malta.

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H88 HMS Enterprise at Malta.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  DPD402

H88 HMS Enterprise at Malta.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  DPD412

H88 HMS Enterprise at Malta.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  DPD413

H88 HMS Enterprise.  Echo Class Survey Ship, completed 2003.

Image contributed by and copyright of Nicholas Newns.

H88 HMS Enterprise at Malta.

Photographed by Patrick D'Agostino. Copyright Cranston Fine Arts.  A reproduction of this original photo  size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  . Order Code  DPD400

H87 HMS Echo.  Echo Class Survey Ship.  Completed 2002

Image contributed by and copyright of Nicholas Newns.

HMS Beaufort (ex - HMS Ambleside), 1919.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2501

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP2501

HMS Beaufort (ex - HMS Ambleside), May 1937.

Aberdare Class Minesweeper completed as a survey ship.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2502

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP2502

HMS Flinders (ex - HMS Radley), 1924.

Aberdare Class Minesweeper completed as a survey ship.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2517

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HMS Fitzroy (ex - HMS Pinner), 1925.

Aberdare Class Minesweeper completed as a survey ship.

A large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available.  Reproduced from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright holder.  A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price ?25.   Order photograph here   Order Code  XMP2516

Original republished ? MPL Photograph (Postcard Size).  Price ?5 Click here to order.  Order Code  MP2516

HMS Dieppe.   Originally LST(3) 3016 (also called L108/L3016)

LST(3) 3016 : built by R & W Hawthorn, Leslie & Co Ltd.  Launched 14th December 1944.  Renamed HMS Dieppe in 1947.  Became harbour accommodation ship in 1967 and sold to Spain in 1980, broken up at Santander.

Thanks to Carl Proctor

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code  PHX019

LST(3) 3015, formerly L3015/L118.

LST(3) 3015: built by Barclay Curle & Co Ltd, Glasgow. Launched 16th March 1945.  Renamed HMS Battler 1947, Empire Puffin 1956, (MOT managed by Atlantic S.N. Co).  Scrapped at Spezia 1966.  

Thanks to Carl Proctor

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Auxiliary ship Bacchus. 

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Auxiliary hospital ship Maine. She was present during the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900. 

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX085

Cable ship at Karachi  

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C49. Unknown ship. Email us if you can help.. 

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The small surface warship HMS Crocus at Margil near Basra c.1920. 

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX088

M T Deianeira. 

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX089

HMS Glengyle an Infantry Landing Ship. Photograph sent by Francine Bailey .

HMS Challenger.  Surveying vessel launched at Chatham 1st June 1931.  Complement 84, Displacement 1,140 tons.  Speed 12.5 knts.  Range 9,000 miles.

Original Wright & Logan Postcard.  Price ?8.  Click here to order.   Order Code PHX090

HMS Jeanie Deans

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel with two 2pdr guns fore and aft and eight 0.5ins machine, sixteen 0.303 ins guns and eight 0.303 machine guns. Built by Fairfield and launched 7th April 1931. Requisitioned by the Royal Navy during WW2 and returned May 1946.

HMS Golden Eagle

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel armed with four 2pdr guns and six 20mm anti aircraft guns, six 0.5ins guns, eight 0.303ins guns, seven 0.303ins machine guns and four 3 ins rocket launchers. Built at Clydebank and launched 1909, requisitioned by the Royal Navy and returned 1945.

RFA President with Waterloo Bridge in the background.   

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX091

RFA Airsprite. 

A reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x 7" approx available.  Order photograph here  ? Walker Archive. Order Code PHX092

HMS Emperor of India

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel armed with two 2pdr guns fore and aft and eight 0.5ins machine guns in pairs. Four 3 ins rocket launchers aft. Requisitioned during the Great War she was renamed Mahratta (Emperor of India was the name of a Royal Navy battleship). Built at Thornycroft and launched 1906 returned in 1948.

HMS Goatfell

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel armed with four 2pdr guns and six 20mm anti aircraft guns, six 0.5ins guns, sixteen 0.303ins guns and four 3 ins rocket launchers. Built at Denny and launched 1st February 1934, requisitioned by the Royal Navy and returned May 1946.

HMS Springbank

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel with eight 4ins guns in pairs and eight 2pdr guns. Used as a fighter catapult ship after alterations in 1941.

HMS Prince Robert

Auxiliary Anti-Aircraft vessel was originally a Canadian Railways liner.

A Royal Navy Cruiser with a Collier in Tow

When refuelling takes place both vessels are travelling at 12 knots per hour.

Coal Coming Aboard the Cruiser

The Traveller swinging the coal in sacks with a total load of 1 ton.

No.2 in picture HMS Resource was a fleet repair ship launched in 1928. Displacement: 12,300 tons.   Speed: 15.5 knots.   Armament: Four 4 in guns. Complement: 581. Built by Vickers Armstrong at Barrow and scrapped in 1954.

HMS Revenge (no. 5) with sister ship HMS Royal Sovereign (no.3) and HMS Resource (no.2), HMS London (no.4) and HMS Queen Elizabeth (no. 6) with HMS Ramillies in dock (no.1). Ships pictured in Valetta Harbour. ? Tony Davies

One of our visitors has supplied this old photo, written on the back is HMT Katoomba at Constantinople. If anyone can assist us in identifying the ship please e-mail us at our mailbox 

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