RFA Sir Galahad 8th June 1982 Killed in Action: 3rd EO C F Hailwood. Royal Fleet Auxiliary) Round Table -luokan maihinnousutukilaiva (engl. As with others of her class, she was transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. She was taken around to Port Stanley to be  used as an accommodation  hulk while a decision was made about her future, 11 June 1982 her crew together with the survivors from RFA SIR GALAHAD (1) were transferred to STUFT ATLANTIC CAUSEWAY for onward movement to the STUFT BP tanker BRITISH TRENT which transported them to Ascension Island arriving on 23 June 1982 from where they were flown back to RAF Brize Norton in the U.K, 16 May 1983 left Port Stanley aboard the Danish heavy-lift semi-submersible DAN LIFTER for the U.K. for rebuilding, 13 June 1983 arrived Teeside and was refloated, 14 June 1983 was towed to the Tyne for inspection, 10 August 1984 the contract to rebuild and lengthen her was awarded to Tyne Shiprepairers Ltd., Wallsend and she entered drydock for a 14 month rebuilding programme, 2 October 1985 was awarded her Falkland Islands 1982 Battle Honour at Newcastle by Mr A Kemp DGST (N). From September 1990, Sir Tristram served in the Gulf War and returned to the UK in April 1991. A survey of the hull's thickness resulted in repairs being made to the steel work. The third bomb exploded under 25 and 26 tanks rupturing the ships hull. From December, she was part of the first rotation of forces under Operation Veritas, which supported the American Operation Enduring Freedom against the Taliban government of Afghanistan. More than 400 Royal Marines prepared to search for up to 900 people, including many children, stranded on the roofs of flooded villages along the Honduran-Nicaraguan border for the past ten days without food or water, 27 March 2000 sailed Devonport on Aurora 2000 together with RFA SIR BEDIVERE and RFA FORT AUSTIN, May 2000 to April 2003 provided alongside support to British forces in Sierra Leone in Operation Palliser along with RFA’s SIR GERAINT and SIR PERCIVALE at different times. More than 400 Royal Marines prepared to search for up to 900 people, including many children, stranded on the roofs of flooded villages along the Honduran-Nicaraguan border for the past ten days without food or water, image kindly donated by Captain Paul Whyte MBE RFA (Rtd), Accommodation strip out and removal of asbestos, CCTV installation for range safety reasons, Installation of class rooms and viewing galleries, Water tight integrity ensured for a static role, Long life anti fouling systems to obviate the necessity for docking over a 15 year period, Upgraded ventilation system for smoke and fume extraction. The decision was now taken to use the LSL's to continue 5th Infantry's move forward. A further three, Sir Bedivere, Sir Tristram and Sir Percivale were all ordered in April 1965. Sir Tristram, however, was not considered a total loss, and soon after the war, she was refloated and towed to Port Stanley to serve as an accommodation ship. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website, by continuing to use the site you agree to cookies being used.Accept Cookies More info. Building will start around February 1962 and the ship is expected to be in service late in 1963 or early in 1964. 'Valuable addition' The two vessels were evacuated, with Sir Galahad, still carrying many troops waiting to land, suffering a loss of forty-eight men and many more seriously wounded, while Sir Tristam lost two crewmen. SCAN-TELE-01328659 RFA Sir Tristram L-3505 seen passing under the Tower Bridge, London, England. 12 November 2000 part of the Amphibious Ready Group led by the assault ship HMS OCEAN which arrived off the coast of Sierra Leone on Operation Silkman - a high visibility demonstration of the U.K. commitment to Sierra Leone, 28 December 2000 at Marchwood Military Port, 24 January 2001 Captain (E) Edward M Quigley RFA appointed as Chief Engineer Officer, 13 March 2001 deployment to Norway with HMS INVINCIBLE for exercises within the Artic Circle stopped by the Norweigan Goverment due to an outbreak of foot and mouth among catlle and sheep in the West Country and the fear that the troops being carried on both ships might be carriers (details from the Falmouth Packet of this day), 27 March 2001 Captain Shaun Jones RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 18 August 2001 Captain G Jarvis RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, September 2001 engaged on the Argonaut 2001 deployment together with HMS ILLUSTRIOUS, fourteen other Royal Naval Warships and RFA's FORT VICTORIA, BAYLEAF (3), SIR BEDIVERE, SIR PERCIVALE, SIR GALAHAD (2), FORT ROSALIE (2), FORT AUSTIN, OAKLEAF (2) and DILIGENCE, 25 December 2001 enaged in Operation Veritas in the Middle East, 28 March 2002 at Salalah and Captain Trevor J Iles RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 15 August 2002 on Netley Buoys, Southampton Water, 3 September 2002 to 6 September 2002 berthed at Cartagena with RFA's FORT AUSTIN and SIR GALAHAD (2), 10 September 2002 berthed alongside at Portsmouth dockyard, 15 January 2003 deployed for service during Operation Telic - the 2nd Gulf War - along with 13 other RFA’s, 12 July 2003 berthed at Grand Harbour, Malta with HMS's GRIMSBY, RAMSEY, SHOREHAM and LEDBURY, 4 August 2003 returned to Portsmouth on completion of Operation Telic duties, 24 June 2003 Humanitarian aid - rescued 27 crewmen from the Egyptian bulk carrier GREEN GLORY on passage from Bombay to Leixoes in Portugal which sank in the Indian Ocean approximately 240 miles off the coast of Oman.and landed them at Djibouti. RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) is a Landing Ship Logistics of the Round Table class. Hello fellow Wikipedians, I have just modified one external link on RFA Sir Tristram (L3505). TV Tristram at her morrings in Portland Harbour In 2016,  Tristram was due a dry dock inspection and associated remedial work. The survivors were airlifted to her by the Knightrider helicopter from USNS CONCORD also in the area, 29 September 2003 at Portsmouth and Captain Trevor J Iles RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 12 March 2004 suffered an engine room fire during the annual Royal Marines exercises in northern Norway. On 8 June, while transporting men and equipment to Fitzroy Cove alongside the Sir Galahad, Sir Tristram was attacked by A-4 Skyhawks from Argentine Air Force's V Brigada Aérea. Renamed TV Tristram, she was anchored at a four-point mooring system in Portland Harbour, close to the southern ship channel. The work was carried out by over thirty staff of UK Docks Marine Services of Sunderland, under a contract worth over £1 million, which had been put out to tender by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) in August 2012. Conversion work was completed a week ahead of schedule in August. On 8 June, while transporting men and equipment to Fitzroy Cove alongside the Sir Galahad, Sir Tristram was attacked by A-4 Skyhawks from Argentine Air Force's V Brigada Aérea (FAA), each loaded with three 500 lb Mark 82 bomb. The work was undertaken to maintain safety standards and make minor modifications as deemed fit by the Ministry of Defence. A collection of over 3600 photos, started in 2006 with photos by George Mortimore. She was towed out of Portland Harbour on 24 October, bound for No. Moving later from 'D' Buoy for Compass adjustment then sailing afterwards to sea, 15 May 1975 arrived Plymouth Sound from the sea and berthed on No: 1 jetty, 16 May 1975 sailed from No: 1 Jetty, Devonport Dockyard to the sea, 12 September 1975 in Grand Harbour, Malta with various RN ships and RFA's BACCHUS (3), LYNESS, OLNA (3) and SIR GALAHAD (1) after naval exercises, 15 September 1975 sailed Grand Harbour, Malta for further naval exercises, 28 October 1975 at Marchwood Military Port, 24 June 1977 to 29 June 1977 took part in the Silver Jubilee Fleet Review at Spithead with eight other RFA's and units of the Royal Navy and foreign navies. As a result, Red Wolf towed her to Portland, where she arrived on 23 August. After a distinguished career including service in the Gulf War and Balkan Conflicts, she continued in service with the RFA until 2007 when she was converted into a Training Ship and was still in use for this purpose in 2020. Sir Tristram was taken out of service on 17 December 2005, having arrived at Portsmouth from Marchwood Military Port the previous day. Launched in 1966 and transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970, she served in the Falklands War of 1982 and sustained major damage in an air attack at Fitroy. Sir Tristram before RFA service sails from the River Tyne . She was launched in 1966, and accepted into British Army service in 1967. Sir Tristram Jim Ramsay. The ship saw service in the Falklands War of 1982, and was badly damaged at Fitzroy on 8 June. Following underwater surveying of the hull, the contract went out in March that year and was again won by UK Docks Marine Services. Initially, the ship was placed at No. The vessel, which supplied navy warships with fuel, food and ammunition since 1970, is being replaced by more modern vessels. 2nd EO P A Henry GM. Launch of ship and active service (1965-2005) Sir Tristram was ordered by the Ministry of Transport in April 1965 and was the fifth ship of the Round Table-class of landing ship logistics. TV Tristram, formerly RFA Sir Tristram (L3505), is a static training vessel and former landing ship logistics of the Round Table-class. 20 September 2000 entered the Pool of London under Tower Bridge to berth on HMS BELFAST and to host the Royal Logistic Corps' Millennium Celebrations. Launched in 1966 and transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970, she served in the Falklands War of 1982 and sustained major damage in an air attack at Fitroy. At Wallsend. One bomb passed across the tank deck entered 25 tank Port where partial detonation occured blowing out, a large plate on the port quarter and causing damage to the forward bulkhead. No injuries reported, 13 March 2004 docked Harstad for damage assessment and repairs, 26 October 2004 RASed with RFA WAVE RULER (2), 30 November 2004 Captain (E) Graham Turner RFA appointed as Chief Engineer Officer, 8 February 2005 Captain Peter Farmer RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 23 March 2005  Captain Peter Farmer RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 28 June 2005 took part in the International Fleet Review for Trafalgar 200 at Spithead along with RFA’s ARGUS, FORT GEORGE, FORT VICTORIA, ORANGELEAF (3), SIR BEDIVERE, SIR GALAHAD (2) and WAVE RULER (2), 7 July 2005 entered dry dock at Inchgreen, Greenock for repairs, 22 August 2005 Captain (E) Robert Settle RFA appointed as Chief Engineer Officer, 7 September 2005 sailed Liverpool after refit, 16 December 2005 final voyage from Marchwood Military Port to Portsmouth to lay up. After a rebuild in 1984-85, Sir Tristram would go on to serve in further conflicts including the Gulf and Iraq Wars. She is due to be finally taken out of service in 2020, original article can be found at http://portlandhistory.co.uk/. She shared  the Wilkinson Sword of Peace award with RFA BLACK ROVER for their outstanding  contribution to humanitarian aid engaged with RN units in Operation Caribbean Fury off the coast of Honduran-Nicaraguan border. Originally operated by the British-India Steam Navigation Company on behalf of the Royal Army Service Corps, the ships were transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in January 1970. Collectively, these five ships were launched during 1966-67, with Sir Tristram (LSL 05) being laid down on 14 March 1966, launched by Hawthorn Leslie and Company of Hebburn on 12 December 1966, and entered service on 14 September 1967. by Ashley Smith . However, by the time Sir Tristram's conversion was complete, a decision had been made to transfer the training facility from Portsmouth to Portland under Project Newman. (Photo courtesy of David Butler, R.N.) Landing Ship Logistics).Luokkansa muiden alusten kanssa se siirrettiin 1970 osaksi Royal Fleet Auxiliaryä. RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) is a Landing Ship Logistics of the Round Table class. Taken out of RFA service in 2005, she was converted into the training ship TV Tristram and arrived at Portland Harbour, her new permanent home, in 2007. However, rather than be sold for scrapping, it was announced that she would undergo conversion work to become a static training ship for use of Special Maritime Forces. History of L3505 RFA Sir Tristram: 1965: Ordered: 1966-mar-14: Laid down: Yard No 761: 1966-dec-12: Launched: 1967-sep-14: Commissioned: 1982-apr-2: Deployment: Operation Corporate Ordered to South Atlantic via Ascension Island whilst off Belize, arriving in theatre 19 May. Copyright © 2008 – 2020 Christopher J White. As with others of her class, she was transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. When contacting the team if it is related to the content of the site please contact Chris White, or if you have a problem with accessing the content please contact the Webmaster. Landing craft RFA Sir Galahad and RFA Sir Tristram are bombed by Argentine aircraft at Bluff Cove, leading to the deaths of more than 50 people. The Editor of www.historicalrfa.org and the Committee of the RFA Historical Society wish to make clear that this site is the product of private research and is not affiliated to any other organisation. 3 Dry Dock before being relocated to Queen's Wharf in late June. As her overall condition remained good, it was felt she was well-suited for such a role. RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) is a Landing Ship Logistics of the Round Table class. She was launched in 1966, and accepted into British Army service in 1967. She returned to service on 9 October 1985, and a week prior to that, had received a battle honour for her role in the Falklands. The work was carried out by RMAS Salmaid, a mooring and salvage vessel of HMNB Portsmouth, and completed on 9 June. Official Number:                334639                                                                         Class:                              SIR LANCELOT CLASS Landing Ship LogisticsPennant No:                      L3505Laid down:                        14 March 1966  Builder:                             Hawthorne Leslie, HebburnLaunched:                         12 December 1966Into Service:                      1970 Out of service:                   16 December 2005 Fate: Items of historic interest involving this ship: -, Background Data:   In December 1961 the following announcement was made: War Office Military Supply Ship: “A 6000t ocean-going twin screw military supply vessel has been ordered by the MOT from the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Co Ltd at Govan, who are to develop the final specifications of the ship, which is expected to cost about £1million. Both ships suffered major damage, particularly Sir Galahad, which was quickly engulfed in smoke and flames with the aid of the on-board fuel and ammunition. Captain (X) Robin Green DSC RFA was her Commanding Officer, 16 October 1985 while berthed on HMS BELFAST was open to the public for two hours, 25 October 1985 Captain (X) Peter J Lannin RFA appointed as Master, 17 August 1986 at Marchwood Military Port, April 1988 together with RFA SIR PERCIVALE involved in Exercise Dragon Hammer in the Mediterranean, 31 August 1988 until 21 September 1988 together with all the other LSL's with the exception of RFA SIR LANCELOT was involved in Exercise Teamwork 88, 14 October 1988 at Marchwood and Captain Pat Thompson RFA appointed as Master, 4 November 1988 Captain Anthony Pitt DSC RFA appointed in command while also Marine Superintendent RFA HQ at Empress State Building, 22 August 1989 Captain Peter Robinson RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 6 September 1990 her deployment, and that of RFA SIR GALAHAD (2), to the Gulf area was authorised following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, 28 September 1990 sailed from Marchwood Military Port for the Persian Gulf, 26 November 1990 Captain Brian J Waters RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 28 September 1990 sailed Marchwood Military Port for service during Operation Granby - the Gulf War - carrying armoured repair and  recovery vehicles as well as machinery and supplies for the 7th Armoured Brigade, 9 December 1990 sailed Marchwood Military Port bound for Al Jubayl, 26 December 1990 suffered heavy weather damage but continued on passage to the Gulf Area, April 1991 arrived home from the Persian Gulf, 1991 was awarded the Kuwait 1991 Battle Honour along with ten other RFA‘s, 24 March 1992   together with RFA SIR BEDIVERE assisted in returning Royal Marines from Exercises in Norway, 24 June 1992 Captain Shane Redmond OBE RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 29 September 1992 Captain Peter Robinson RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 4 January 1993 arrived at and sailed same day from Devonport, 17 January 1993  sailed from Devonport but returned the same day after a fire, 19 January 1993 sailed Devonport after repairs, 7 April 1993 sailed from Devonport to carry out a compass swing, 4 May 1993 sailed Devonport together with RFA's SIR BEDIVERE and SIR GERAINT, 4 September 1993 together with RFA SIR BEDIVERE arrived Devonport and sailed the following day, 3 December 1993 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 8 December 1993 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 30 March 1994 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 21 April 1994 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, April/May 1994 involved in Exercise Dynamic Impact 94 with RFA's SIR GERAINT and RFA SIR GALAHAD (2), 9 June 1994 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 26 July 1994 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 4 August 1994 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 21 September 1994 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 3 October 1994 sailed Marchwood Military Port, 2 March 1995 on the DG range at Devonport then sailed to sea, 26 March 1995 arrived Marchwood Military Port, 31 March 1995 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 21 April 1995 arrived and sailed from Devonport, 18 May 1995 arrived at Marchwood Military Port, 24 July 1995 arrived at Marchwood Military Port, 4 August 1995 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 4 September 1995 berthed at Millbay Docks, Plymouth, 5 September 1995 sailed from Millbay Docks, Plymouth, 21 September 1995 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 9 March 1996 Captain Anthony F Pitt DSC RFA appointed as Commanding Officer, 25 July 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 9 September 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 10 September 1996 berthed at Pembroke Dock, 11 September 1996 sailed from Pembroke Dock, 22 September 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 27 September 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 1 October 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 7 October 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 15 October 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 20 October 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 5 November 1996 berthed at Portsmouth Dockyard, November 1996 Captain James Murchie RFA was in command, 11 November 1996 sailed from Portsmouth Dockyard to Marchwood Military Port arriving the same day, 18 November 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 21 November 1996 berthed Marchwood Military Port, 2 December 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 16 December 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port sailing the same day for Zeebruge, 19 December 1996 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 20 December 1996 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 8 January 1997 berthed at Harstad sailing the same day for Plymouth, 18 January 1997 berthed at Trondheim sailing the same day for Marchwood Military Port, 21 January 1997 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 22 January 1997 sailed from Marchwood Military Port, 27 January 1997 berthed at Sørreisa, Norway, 28 January 1997 sailed from Sørreisa, Norway for Marchwood Military Port, 11 May 1998 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 13 July 1998 berthed at Marchwood Military Port, 17 December 1998 Humanitarian relief - arrived Marchwood Military Port following a West Indies Deployment which included Operation Tellar - relief operations off the coasts of Honduras and Nicaragua following destruction and floods caused by Hurricane Mitch. 3 Dock at UK Docks' Teesside facility in Middlesborough. Also included are the RMAS and it's predecessors and Army vessels. - our consultants are –Tom Adams MBE MCIJJames R Smith RFA 1/O(X) (ret'd). As with others of her class, she was transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. Landing craft could be carried in place of lifeboats, but unloading was mainly handled by three onboard cranes. Fires soon started in the steering flat above which were pallets of ammunition and the ship was abandoned. Finlay McWalter 16:00, 15 Sep 2003 (UTC) External links modified. It included preservation of the hull, a major repainting of the vessel and refurbishment of training areas, while various features were replaced, including the port landing platform, the generators and switchboard, and the sewage collection tank. The class's primary purpose was to provide a supporting role as landing ship logistics (LSL) to amphibious warfare ships. Having suffered an engine room fire while at Norway in March 2004, she immediately underwent repairs at Harstad, and saw further refits and maintenance in 2005 at Greenock. Tristram was then towed back to Portland, arriving on 12 December to continue her training role. RFA Sir Tristram & MV Dan Lifter late 1982.JPG 1,532 × 1,032; 299 KB RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) (28685493662).jpg 3,732 × 2,488; 7.26 MB US Navy 030624-D-0000X-001 The Commanding Officer of the British Royal Navy's landing ship logistic RFA Sir Tristram (L 3505) shakes hands with one of the rescued crewmembers of the ill fated Egyptian cargo ship MV Green.jpg 2,078 × 1,356; 1.36 MB When contacting the team if it is related to the content of the site please contact Chris White, or if you have a problem with accessing the content please contact the Webmaster. The Royal Marines were evacuated to her nearby sister ship RFA SIR PERCIVALE. TV Tristram, formerly RFA Sir Tristram (L3505), is a static training vessel and former landing ship logistics of the Round Table-class. She was hit by three bombs - one bomb entered 25 tank starboard and passed through without detonating. Any opinions expressed on this website are those of the individuals concerned and may not necessarily reflect those of the Editor. On board were a handful of ship repair yard workers, who were to carry out a lengthy survey of the damage to the ship at Wallsend Slipway, 15th June, 1983. Sir Tristram suffered a similar fate, though the fire took longer to spread. The History of RFA Sir Tristram / TV Tristram . RFA SIR TRISTRAM L3505: Added: Jul 14, 2008: Captured: IMO: 6704373: Hits: 8,306: Photo Category: Training Ships: Description: RFA SIR TRISTRAM built 1966 and Deccommisioned 17 December 2005. Find the perfect Rfa Sir Tristram stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. Damaged in air attack on 8 Jun and moved to Port Stanley. During the operation, A-4 Skyhawks of the Argentine Air Force's 5th Air Brigade launched two waves of attacks. Recording the history of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, The History of RFA Sir Tristram / TV Tristram. No comments yet. She could carry 340 troops or, when necessary, 534 for short periods. She was launched in 1966, and accepted into British Army service in 1967. RFA Sir Tristram left her base at Marchwood Military Port, Southampton, and sailed into Portsmouth Harbour. Sir Tristram was involved in the withdrawal of British Forces from Libya during January-March 1970. It was originally intended for the work to be undertaken at Tristram’s mooring. In May-June 2000, Sir Tristram played a supporting role in Operation Palliser, the British military intervention in the Sierra Leone Civil War. RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) is a Landing Ship Logistics of the Round Table class.She was launched in 1966, and accepted into British Army service in 1967. Just better. She returned there in November as part of an Amphibious Ready Group under Operation Silkman, and again in May 2001 to succeed Sir Percivale as support ship of the British forces. Launched in 1966 and transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970, she served in the Falklands War of 1982 and sustained major damage in an air attack at Fitroy. Kapal ini juga bertugas selama Perang Falklands tahun … The final three vessels were ordered in April 1965, and in December 1968 it was announced that as from January 1970, the management of these six vessels, as well as that of one ex-LST, would be transferred to the RFA, 12 December 1966 launched by Hawthorn Leslie Shipbuilders Ltd, Hebburn as Yard Nr: 761 named SIR TRISTRAM for the Ministry of Transport, 14 September 1967 completed and placed under management of British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd, London, Sir Tristram before RFA service sails from the River Tyne, 11 February 1969 the Aberdeen Evening Express reported -, 19 January 1970 at Tobruk loading military stores, ammuntion, 43 vehicles and 76 passengers during the withdrawl of British Forces from Libya, 21 January 1970 sailed Tobruk to the UK to discharge, 30 January 1970 management transferred to the RFA, 13 February 1970 at Tobruk loading military stores and 65 vehicles during the withdrawl of British Forces from Libya, 15 February 1970 sailed Tobruk to Cyprus to discharge, 21 February 1970 at Tobruk loading military stores and 43 vehicles during the withdrawl of British Forces from Libya, 23 February 1970 sailed Tobruk to Malta to discharge, 2 March 1970 at Tobruk loading military stores, 64 vehicles and 42 passengers during the withdrawl of British Forces from Libya, 5 March 1970 sailed Tobruk to the UK to discharge, 14 June 1970 Captain Barry H Rutterford RFA appointed as Master, 9 July 1970 arrived at Rotterdam together with RFA TIDEPOOL, RFA RETAINER and HMS ALBION, 27 October 1970 arrived at Malta from Istanbul, Turkey, 29 October 1970 sailed Malta for Marchwood Military Port, 25 January 1971 her Ship’s Badge was officially presented to her, 26 January 1972 to 7 February 1972 along with HMS FEARLESS and RFA’s SIR BEDIVERE and SIR GERAINT she was part of the British Amphibious Task Force patrolling off British Honduras to provide an anti-invasion force, 4 November 1972 berthed at Gladstone Dock, Liverpool from Belfast to discharge 14/20. As with others of her class, she was transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. An estimated that 20,000 were feared to have died. TV Tristram, formerly RFA Sir Tristram (L3505), is a static training vessel and former landing ship logistics of the Round Table-class. Alongside Sir Bedivere and Sir Geraint, she also formed part of a task force bound for the British Honduras in January 1972 after intelligence was received of an imminent Guatemalan invasion. She sent her lifeboats to assist in the evacuation of her sister ship RFA SIR GALAHAD nearby. As with others of her class, she was transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970, and was manned by British Officers and Hong Kong Chinese sailors. Memorial panel to RFA Sir Tristram In 1983 she was taken back to the UK, repaired and re-entered service in 1985. She arrived at Freetown in 04/01, 25 June 2000 returned to Devonport on completion of Operation Palliser duties, 26 June 2000 at Plymouth and Captain (X) Paul Whyte RFA appointed as Commanding Officer. The Sir Tristram will be used in future as a static training ship. Arriving at Teeside on 13 June, she was refloated and then towed to the Tyne for a period of inspection. RFA Sir Tristram (L3505) is a Landing Ship Logistics of the Round Table class.She was launched in 1966, and accepted into British Army service in 1967. Please take a moment to review my edit. A helicopter will be carried aft, and on completion she will have a Merchant Navy crew and will be managed by the British India Steam Navigation Co Ltd”.

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