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RFA Eddycreek

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History
RFA EnsignUnited Kingdom
Launched19 January 1953
Commissioned11 September 1953
Decommissioned25 July 1960
FateSold commercially to Italy in December 1963. Driven aground during a gale on 25 December 1963. Was refloated damaged on 1 February 1964 and scrapped at Leghorn in April 1964.
General characteristics
Length287 ft 7 in (88 m)
Beam44 ft 1 in (13 m)
Draught17 ft 3 in (5 m)
Propulsion3 cylinder Triple expansion steam
Speed12 knots

RFA Eddycreek (A258) was an Eddy class coastal tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

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