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What about the RFA Sir Bedivere? Is it still in service?

Well there a thing - I had abook out of the library only a couple of weeks ago on RFA's.

If you follow the link posted above, some where near the bottom it does say the original ship was built in 1966, making her 40.

After the Falklands conflict the ship was extensivly rebuilt including being cut in two to have a new mid section - about 40 ft I think, put in so yes this ship is 20, but also 40.

Bob

If that was a car, it would be a "Cut and shut" job..........

the rfa sir galahad was a new replacement for the old that was sunk in the falklands. there was only one sir boat that was cut and shut as i know of that was not sir bedivere. the last time i looked at the official web site for the RFA, that ship was not listed. replaced with newer models. it just shows my memories are strong but the ships i served on have long gone. makes me feel very old :crying:

delticbob wrote:Well there a thing - I had abook out of the library only a couple of weeks ago on RFA's.

If you follow the link posted above, some where near the bottom it does say the original ship was built in 1966, making her 40.

After the Falklands conflict the ship was extensivly rebuilt including being cut in two to have a new mid section - about 40 ft I think, put in so yes this ship is 20, but also 40.

Bob

I dont think that can be right. AFAIK, the 1966 one was sunk (scuttled I think?) as a war grave in 1982?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFA_Sir_Galahad_%281987%29

The Wikipedia article implies it was a new build ship :think:

You're right there Toby. The BBC News report does actually say this too

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Some further Wikipedia investigation suggests that Bob is confusing it with RFA Sir Tristram, also bombed at Bluff Cove, which was taken rebuilt in the UK afterwards and put back into service and was withdrawn late last year.

to stop confusion, the Sir Galahad (old ) was sunk in the falkland islands as it was to badly dammaged to tow back to the UK. the MOD then placed an order to replace with a new Sir Galahad which was longer and could carry more cargo. Also the crews quarters were fitted to modern standards, ie crew cabins were single bunk with single day beds, shared toilet and shower with two cabins.
The major difference from the other sir boats was the Bow Visor. the older sir's has bow doors that open sidewards. ( for none seafarers, the pointed bit at the front, ) The Sir Galahad was build as a new roll on roll off and as such the bow door lifted up and over.
The engine room was also computer controlled and would require less staff to operate. It was a better ship than the other sir boats. more room and less labour intensive.