Robert Dundas Class Coastal Store Carriers

These two coastal store carriers displaced 1,900 tons and had a complement of 17. Powered by a Polar Diesel Engine they had a speed of 10.5 knots. 210ft in length, 35ft in breadth and 13.5ft in draught. Robert Middleton was disposed of 1976.

Class Details

Ship Pennant No. Builder Laid Down Launched Commissioned
Robert Dundas A204 Grangemouth Dockyard Co.   July 28th 1938  
Robert Middleton A241 Grangemouth Dockyard Co.   June 29th 1938  

RFA Robert Dundas (A204)

Above: RFA Robert Dundas (A204). She appears to be carrying a small landing craft. Thanks to George Mortimore for providing this picture.

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