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Name: BLACK ROVER
Type: Fleet Tanker
Launched: 30/08/1973
Completed: 22/08/1974
Builder: Swan Hunter Shipbuilders Ltd
Yard: Neptune Yard, Low Walker
Yard Number: 60
Dimensions: 6799dwt, 7574grt, 3256nrt, 131.07 x 19.21 x 10.22metres
Engines: 2 x Vee oil engines, 4SA, Pielstick type, 16cyl (400 x 460), 15360bhp
Engines by: Crossley Premier Engines Ltd, Manchester
Propulsion: 1 x Screw (controllable pitch)
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: 363380
History:
22/08/1974 Royal Fleet Auxilliary, London
01/09/2019 Broken up
Comments: 01/09/2019: Arrived at Aliaga for breaking up
02/09/2019: Breaking up commenced by Sok GS


Above photo is courtesy of Kevin Blair

Above photo dated 07/1974 is copyright of Peter Crichton

Above photo is copyright of the Royal Navy

Above photo dated 12/08/1994 is copyright of Michael Green

Above photo is copyright of Pat Kennedy

Above photo dated 08/09/2012 is copyright of George Robinson

Above photo dated 25/03/2016 is copyright of Simon Smith