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Unit History: RFA Boardale

built by Harland & Wolff Ltd Govan,
Yard No 971
Propulsion: B&W Oil, 4000 BHP, 11.5 KNOTS
Launched: Thursday, 22/04/1937
Built: 1937
Engines by Harland & Wolff Govan
Ship Type: Tanker
Ships Role: Dale class
Tonnage: 8406 tons
Length: 463 feet
Breadth: 61 feet 6
Draught: 34 feet
Owner History:
British Tanker Company
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Status: Wrecked - 30/04/1940
Sunk off Narvik after running ashore during the Norwegian campaign on the above date. She was later swept from the rocks and sank. All crew of 40 survived
Yard No 971
Propulsion: B&W Oil, 4000 BHP, 11.5 KNOTS
Launched: Thursday, 22/04/1937
Built: 1937
Engines by Harland & Wolff Govan
Ship Type: Tanker
Ships Role: Dale class
Tonnage: 8406 tons
Length: 463 feet
Breadth: 61 feet 6
Draught: 34 feet
Owner History:
British Tanker Company
Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Status: Wrecked - 30/04/1940
Sunk off Narvik after running ashore during the Norwegian campaign on the above date. She was later swept from the rocks and sank. All crew of 40 survived

Active From: 1937 - 1940
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