RFA Ennerdale (A213)

United Kingdom
NameRFA Ennerdale
OperatorRoyal Fleet Auxiliary
BuilderKieler Howaldtswerke AG, Kiel
Yard number1132
Launched30 August 1963 (as Naess Scotsman)
AcquiredJuly 1967
In serviceFebruary 1968
Out of serviceJune 1970
Identification
FateWrecked and sunk 1 June 1970
General characteristics
Class & typeDale-class mobile bulk tanker
Tonnage
Displacement62,000 long tons
Length710 ft 0 in (216.41 m)
Beam98 ft 7 in (30.05 m)
Draught37 ft 6 in (11.43 m)
Depth51 ft 10 in (15.80 m)
Installed power16,800 brake horsepower (12,500 kW)
Propulsion
  • 1 x Krupp/B&W 8-cylinder diesel
  • 1 x shaft
Speed15.5 knots (28.7 km/h; 17.8 mph)
Complement51
Notes

RFA Ennerdale (A213) was a Dale-class Mobile Bulk Tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), the naval auxiliary fleet of the United Kingdom. She was on a long-term charter from 1967 to support the Royal Navy east of Suez. Ennerdale had no replenishment at sea (RAS) equipment and was later classed as a Mobile Reserve Tanker.