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Name: FORT GEORGE
Type: Naval Auxiliary Oiler Replenishment
Keel: 09/03/1989
Launched: 01/03/1991
Completed: 16/07/1993
Builder: Swan Hunter
Yard: Wallsend
Yard Number: 129
Dimensions: 32300disp, 203.9 x 30.3 x 9.7(draft)metres
Engines: 2 x Oil engines, PC2 type, 47360hp
Engines by: Crossley-Pielstick
Propulsion: 2 x Screws, 22.0knots
Construction: Steel
Reg Number: (IMO: 8800690)
Armament: 2 x Phalanx CIWS, 3 x Merlin helicopters
History:
1994 Royal Fleet Auxiliary, London
11/02/2013 Broken up
Comments: Allocated pennant A388
11/02/2013: Arrived at Aliaga for breaking up by Leyal Ship Recycling


Above photo of FORT GEORGE under construction is copyright of the Webmaster

Above photo of FORT GEORGE under construction is copyright of the Webmaster

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Above: Leaves the Tyne for the last time on 13/12/2010. Photo copyright of Kevin Blair

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