RFA Tidespring (A75)

RFA Tidespring (A75)

RFA "Tidespring" (A75) was a fast fleet tanker of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. As an "oiler," its main purpose was to refuel other ships. The ship had a long career in the RFA, entering service in the early 1960s, and finally being decommissioned in 1991. "Tidespring" took part in the Falklands War, particularly in the recapture of South Georgia. At the time, it was carrying M Company (Captain Chris Nunn Royal Marines) of 42 Commando Royal Marines. The ship accommodated prisoners of war taken during operations. The Falklands provided a reprieve of ten years for "Tidespring" which had been due to decommission in 1982.


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