RFA Wave Prince 1947 - 1971

RFA Wave Prince 1947 - 1971 Empire Herald. Refitted and modernised in 1961-2. Acted as escort oiler for the Royal Yacht during the Queen's visit to Australia. Laid up Plymouth in April 1966 and scrapped 1971.

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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.