Unit History: RFA Birchol

built by Lobnitz & Company Renfrew,
Yard No 1090
Engines by Lobnitz & Co, Renfrew
Port of Registry: London
 
Launched: Tuesday, 19/02/1946
Built: 1946
Ship Type: Tanker
Propulsion: Steam triple expansion. 3cy 1140ihp 10.5 knots machy aft
 
Tonnage: 1440 grt | 483 nrt | 1638 dwt
Length: 231 feet 4
Breadth: 38 feet 2
Draught: 15 feet 8
Owner History: Admiralty
Status: Arrived for Scrapping - 18/9/1969
 
 
Birchol was one of a class of 4 built by Lobnitz and operated by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
1969: Broken up in Belgium.