Retort

Retort RETORT, rescue tug, Resolve Class. W.84 (9.18). Launched 1918 Day Summers. 1400 tons, 182(oa), 175 (pp)x34x15 ft. TE 2400ihp, 14 kts. Based Devonport until 1952 thence Gibraltar until sold in 1958. Questions in the House

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A collection of over 3600 photos, started in 2006 with photos by George Mortimore. Rebuilt and expanded 2011 - 2016 by Capt. D.Gerrard RFA(Ret'd). Also included are the RMAS and it's predecessors and Army vessels. Send your photos for inclusion via eMail attachments to 'webmaster AT rfanostalgia DOT org'. Historical information sourced from Sigwart, Adams/Smith, Puddefoot, Hannan, Critchley, Villar, Cassar, Sowdon, Cooley, Habesch and various RFA publications.