OVERVIEW: The TIDESPRING class is a steam-powered Large Fleet Tanker (AOF(L)).

DETAILS:   The TIDESPRING class Large Fleet Tanker is designed for fueling of fleet units.

Specifications: 

       	Displacement: 8,531 (light); 27,400 tons (full load)
       	Speed: 18 knts
       	Engineering: 1 shaft, 1 Steam engine
       	Range: 10,000 nm @ 20 knts
       	Complement: 109 
      	In Commission: 1963-1991
       	Completed: 1
	Capacity: 13,000 tons fuel
      

NOTES: Units in class: TIDESPRING (A 75).
   

SOURCES: Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1987-88.  London: Jane's Pub, 1987, pg. 679 ; RFA Tidespring (A75) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFA_Tidespring_(A75)