Chatham in Medway, England, United Kingdom

Propeller, RFA Reliant, c.1954

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

1. Propeller, RFA Reliant, c.1954 Marker

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Propeller, RFA Reliant, c. 1954
Propeller from the 14,000 ton Royal Fleet Auxiliary Reliant. Originally built as the Somersby, a grain carrier, she was purchased by the Admiralty in 1957 and converted to become the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s first Air Victualling and Stores Issuing ship to support the Navy’s aircraft carriers. Powered by a 6-cylinder Doxford diesel engine, she had a single propeller and had a top speed of 17 knots.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 51° 23.766′ N, 0° 31.742′ E. Marker is in Chatham, England, in Medway. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Western Avenue and Main Gate Road, on the left when traveling north. Located in Historic Dockyard Chatham. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chatham, England ME4 4TZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Plate Bending Rolls, 1913 (a few steps from this marker); Timber Seasoning Sheds, 1774 (a few steps from this marker); 30 CWT ‘Cochrane’ Steam Hammer (a few steps from this marker); No. 1 Smithery, 1808

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

2. Propeller, RFA Reliant, c.1954 & Marker

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Steam Hammer, 1955 (within shouting distance of this marker); Mast Houses & Mould Loft (within shouting distance of this marker); No. 3 Covered Slip, 1838 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); North Mast Pond, 1702 (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chatham.

Also see . . .
1. RFA Reliant (A84) on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Chatham Dockyard Historical Society. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
4. Chatham Dockyard on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 161 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.