RFA Broomdale 1937 - 1959

RFA Broomdale 1937 - 1959 GRT 8334. Built H&W Glasgow. 6 cyl H&W.
Norwegian campaign. Accidentally torpedoed by HMS Severn at Trinco in September 1944. First RFA to be fitted with RAS gantry. First tanker with conical heating coils. Scrapped Antwerp.

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