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Name: GOLD ROVER
Type: Fleet Tanker
Launched: 07/03/1973
Completed: 22/03/1974
Builder: Swan Hunter & Tyne Shipbuilders Ltd
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 59
Dimensions: 7574grt, 3256nrt, 6799dwt, 131.07 x 19.21 x 10.22metres
Engines: 2 x Oil engines, 4SA, Pielstick type, Vee 16cyl (400 x 460mm), 15360bhp
Engines by: Crossley Premier Engines Ltd, Mancheter
Propulsion: 1 x Screw, 19.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 363145; (IMO: 7306221)
History:
22/03/1974 The Admiralty - Royal Fleet Auxilliary, London
03/09/2019 Broken up
Comments: Allocated pennant number A271
Has a helicopter pad but no hangar facilities
03/09/2019: Broken up at Aliaga by Sok Denizcilik


Above photo is copyright of Chris Howell

Above photo is copyright of Lauro Frangetto

Above photo is copyright of Marcelo Lopes

Above photo is copyright of Steve Wright

Above photo is copyright of Dave Wilkinson

Above photo, dated 19/05/2019, is copyright of Dennis Maccoy

Above photo, dated 19/05/2019, is copyright of Dennis Maccoy

Above photo, dated 19/05/2019, is copyright of Dennis Maccoy

Above: refuelling HMS AJAX, photo is copyright Royal Navy

Above: OAKLEAF, FEARLESS & GOLD ROVER, photo is copyright of the Royal Navy

Above photo of GOLD ROVER at Aliaga is copyright of Selim San