RFA Retainer 1952 - 1979

RFA Retainer 1952 - 1979

Built Scotts for China Nav. Bought Admiralty 1952 and chartered out managed by Buries Markes until conversion in 1954-5 at Hebburn.
Further modifications in 1957. Laid up Rosyth 1978 and scrapped Barcelona 1979.
Seen here with original bridge and only one cargo lift.

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