RFA Olynthus 1922-1947

RFA Olynthus 1922-1947 Built as British Star. Acquired by Admiralty 1922. Commercial freighting service until 1936, when renamed . Service during the Second World War included refuelling the squadron hunting Graf Spee. She was an escort oiler in 1941 and with Eastern Fleet during 1942-5. Sold in 1947 and scapped in 1960.

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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.