Ship with pirate-busting history back in the Sound
The Herald|April 28, 2022
A ROYAL Fleet Auxiliary ship built by Harland and Wolff was spotted in Plymouth Sound this week.
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Ship with pirate-busting history back in the Sound

 

RFA Fort Victoria has a proud history of dealing with Somalian pirates.

The vessel was yesterday docked just off the Plymouth breakwater. She was launched in 1990 and was originally intended to support frigates on anti-submarine warfare patrols.

Despite her size, she is "quiet and stealthy". Her primary job now is to provide vital support to the wider fleet by acting as a stores ship and a fleet tanker.

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