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RFA Retainer A329 - IMO 5293470

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Photographer:
Mr. DOT [ View profile ]
Title:
Rfa Retainer A329
Location:
Vancouver, Canada
Photo Category:
Auxiliaries
Added:
Oct 26, 2013
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3,928
Image Resolution:
1,500 x 900

Description:

RFA Retainer (Royal Fleet Auxiliary IMO 5293470) departing Vancouver c1978 [photo © Mr. DOT]
Original image is in 'colour' that has 'gone off' hence conversion to monochrome (sepia).
http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/Unit-Info/2935

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Current name:
RETAINER
IMO:
5293470
Status:
Dead
Build year:
1950
Builder:
Scotts Shipbuilding - Greenock, U.k.
Vessel Type:
Replenishment Vessel
Gross tonnage:
9,498 tons
Photos:
3 photos by 3 photographers

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Malcolm Cranfield

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Chris Howell

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Mr. DOT

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In 1978 there was a huge naval exercise off the Canadian west coast. The U.S. Navy, RA, RCN, RNZN, and the RAN were involved. The Roayl Navey contingent was quite large. It included the cruiser Tiger and Nuclear Sub. I suspect this photo is from around that time.

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Mr. DOT,
The best photo of this ship.

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A great photo from your shoebox Mr.DOT.Delve more into that shoebox and let us see these treasures...nostalgic moments.
Thank you Mr.DOT.

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Very nice indeed! If only cameras back then were like today or ships like back then were today.

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Wonderful Mr. Dot!

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Bravo Mr.DOT !

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