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| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| The ship was repaired at Falmouth ship repair yard on 19 October 1979<ref name="Hansard ship repairs">{{cite web|url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1980/mar/27/ship-repairs-falmouth#S5CV0981P0_19800327_CWA_138|title=Ship Repairs (Falmouth)|date=27 March 1980|work=Hansard|publisher=House of Commons|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> |
The ship was repaired at Falmouth ship repair yard on 19 October 1979,<ref name="Hansard ship repairs">{{cite web|url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1980/mar/27/ship-repairs-falmouth#S5CV0981P0_19800327_CWA_138|title=Ship Repairs (Falmouth)|date=27 March 1980|work=Hansard|publisher=House of Commons|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> and was also involved in the rescue of the Spanish butane tanker, ], which was aflame and drifting towards the village of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hansard.millbanksystems.com/written_answers/1980/jan/14/tanker-butaseis#S5CV0976P2_19800114_CWA_329|title=Tanker "Butaseis"|date=14 January 1980|work=Hansard|publisher=House of Commons|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> The tug stayed as part of the ] until included in the RMAS. | ||
| ''Typhoon'' saw service in the ] until May 1987 under Captain J N Morris with an all-civilian crew from ].<ref name="NavyNews">{{cite news|url=http://publishing.yudu.com/An8w/navynewsjune2007/resources/57.htm|title=TASK FORCE SHIPS OF OPERATION CORPORATE|date=June 2007|work=Navy News|publisher=Navy News|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> It was the first ship |
''Typhoon'' saw service in the ] until May 1987 under Captain J N Morris with an all-civilian crew from ].<ref name="NavyNews">{{cite news|url=http://publishing.yudu.com/An8w/navynewsjune2007/resources/57.htm|title=TASK FORCE SHIPS OF OPERATION CORPORATE|date=June 2007|work=Navy News|publisher=Navy News|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> It was the first ship – albeit a civilian vessel – to leave the UK ahead of the task force, and a member of the crew placed the ] on board ] just before ''Typhoon'' towed it out to sea to be scuttled by a submarine.<ref>{{cite news|title=Experience of a lifetime|last=Swinney|first=Hilda|date=25 June 2007|work=Dorset Echo|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> During the war, the ship was heavily involved in logistic duties, transferring fresh water to the task force at a rate of 18 tons per trip, and loading part of 17 Brigade onto the ] in preparation for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.movcon.org.uk/History/Documents/DID/D-MCHS%200043.htm|title=MCHS 0043 – HISTORICAL RECORD – OP CORPORATE|publisher=Movement Control Officers' Club|accessdate=7 October 2010}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| RMAS TyphoonRMAS Typhoon in Port Stanley | |
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| Name | RMAS Typhoon |
| Launched | 1960 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Ocean-going tug |
| Displacement | 1380 tons |
| Length | 200' |
| Beam | 40' |
| Armament | None |
RMAS Typhoon (A95) was an ocean-going tug of the Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS). It was designed for ocean towing, rescue, salvage and fire-fighting. It is notable as being the first ship to leave the United Kingdom ahead of the task force for the South Atlantic during the 1982 Falklands War.
History
The ship was repaired at Falmouth ship repair yard on 19 October 1979, and was also involved in the rescue of the Spanish butane tanker, MV Butaseis, which was aflame and drifting towards the village of Brixton, Devon. The tug stayed as part of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary until included in the RMAS.
Typhoon saw service in the Falklands War until May 1987 under Captain J N Morris with an all-civilian crew from Portland Harbour. It was the first ship – albeit a civilian vessel – to leave the UK ahead of the task force, and a member of the crew placed the Welsh flag on board RFA Sir Galahad just before Typhoon towed it out to sea to be scuttled by a submarine. During the war, the ship was heavily involved in logistic duties, transferring fresh water to the task force at a rate of 18 tons per trip, and loading part of 17 Brigade onto the MV Norland in preparation for the San Carlos landings.
References
- ^ "TASK FORCE SHIPS OF OPERATION CORPORATE". Navy News. Navy News. June 2007. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "Ship Repairs (Falmouth)". Hansard. House of Commons. 27 March 1980. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- "Tanker "Butaseis"". Hansard. House of Commons. 14 January 1980. Retrieved 7 October 2010.
- Swinney, Hilda (25 June 2007). "Experience of a lifetime". Dorset Echo.
{{cite news}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - "MCHS 0043 – HISTORICAL RECORD – OP CORPORATE". Movement Control Officers' Club. Retrieved 7 October 2010.