OVERVIEW: The ROVER class small tanker is a diesel-powered fleet tanker.

DETAILS:   The ROVER class small tanker is designed to supply naval vessels with fuel, water and limitted dry cargo and refrigerated stores while underway.

Specifications: 

       Displacement:  4,400 tons (light), 11,522 tons (full load)
       Speed: 19 knts
       Engineering: 1 shaft, 2 diesel engines
       Range: 15,000 nm @14 knts
       Complement: 49 or 54 
       In Commission: 1969-?
       Completed: 5

NOTES: Units in class: GREEN ROVER (A 268), GREY ROVER (A 269), BLUE ROVER (A 270), GOLD ROVER (A 271), BLACK ROVER (A 273)
   

SOURCES: Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1987-88.  London: Jane's Pub, 1987, pg. 680