RFA Boxol 1917 - 1960

RFA Boxol 1917 - 1960 Built Barclay Curle. Served Malta 1921 - 1948 and throughout the war somehow surviving the bombing, including the attacks on Illustrious, unscathed. Transferred the Ohio's cargo August 1942. Sold to Greeks 1948 but reacquired for Korea 1951 and stationed Gibraltar until sold for scrap.

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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.