RFA Robert Middleton (A241)

RFA Robert Middleton (A241) was a Dundas-class coastal stores carrier of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Launched in June 1938 and commissioned in August 1938, Robert Middleton was active from 1938 until 1975. Decommissioned in March 1975 Robert Middleton was sold commercially the same year and renamed Myrina.[1]

History
United Kingdom
Name: RFA Robert Middleton
Launched: 29 June 1938
Commissioned: 25 August 1938
Decommissioned: March 1975
Identification: IMO number: 5297804
Fate: Sold commercially 1975 and renamed Myrina
General characteristics
Class and type: Dundas-class coastal stores carrier
Displacement: 1,900 long tons (1,930 t)
Length: 220 ft (67 m)
Beam: 35 ft 2 in (10.72 m)
Draught: 13 ft 6 in (4.11 m)
Propulsion: 1 × 6-cylinder Atlas Polar diesel engine
Speed: 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph)
Complement: 17

References

  1. "RFA Robert Middleton". Retrieved 16 July 2013.


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