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Does Britain have any hospital ships?

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Does Britain have any hospital ships?

The UK’s only hospital ship set sail from Plymouth yesterday for the Caribbean to support British Overseas Territories during the upcoming hurricane season and support the response to the Covid-19 pandemic – as the coronavirus crisis worsens at home.

What does RFA mean in shipping?

Ring Full Away. RFA is the telegraph order when ship is put on sea navigation speed (on notice)

Is the RFA merchant navy?

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary is a Merchant Navy organisation that is made up of civilian-crewed ships operated by the Ministry of Defence. It provides vital – and highly valued – logistical and operational support to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines.

Where is RFA Argus based?

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Falmouth
Argus was most recently stationed at her home port of Falmouth in Cornwall, England, though being an RFA ship means that she also uses the former naval dockyard on Portland in Dorset, England.

How many ships does the RFA have?

Royal Fleet Auxiliary
Size 1,830 personnel 373,800 tonnes
RFA Headquarters Leach Building, Whale Island, Portsmouth, England, UK
Colours Blue and gold
Fleet 11 vessels – 6 Replenishment oilers 1 Multi-role replenishment ship 3 Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) 1 Aviation Training and Casualty Receiving Ship

Where are the RFA ships based?

Royal Fleet Auxiliary
RFA Headquarters Leach Building, Whale Island, Portsmouth, England, UK
Colours Blue and gold
Fleet 11 vessels – 6 Replenishment oilers 1 Multi-role replenishment ship 3 Landing Ship Dock (Auxiliary) 1 Aviation Training and Casualty Receiving Ship
Decorations Queen’s Colour

Is RFA part of the armed forces?

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) delivers worldwide logistic and operational support to Royal Navy military operations. They are the uniformed civilian branch of the Naval Service, staffed by UK merchant sailors.

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Does the UK Navy have a hospital ship?

RFA Argus is a Primary Casualty Receiving Ship of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. With a 100-bed medical complex on board, she acts as a floating medical facility during times of crisis or war.

What rank is RFA?

Officers

Rank Commodore Chief Officer
Insignia
Abbreviation Cdre C/O
Analogous RN Rank* Commodore Commander