OVERVIEW: The FORT class is a diesel-powered Fleet Replenishment Ship (AEFS).

DETAILS:   The FORT class Fleet Replenishment Ship is designed for underway replenishment of fleet units using both RAS and VERTREP.  
It is also capable of being used as a base for ASW helicopters.

Specifications: 

       	Displacement: 23,384 tons (full load)
       	Speed: 22 knts
       	Engineering: 1 shaft, 1 diesel engine
       	Range: 10,000 nm @ 20 knts
       	Complement: 127 + 45 RN for helo detachment, 36 civilian supply staff 
      	In Commission: 1978-?
       	Completed: 2
       	Capacity: 	

NOTES: Units in class: FORT GRANGE (A 385), FORT AUSTIN (A 386). FORT GRANGE renamed FORT ROSALIE in 2000. 
   

SOURCES: Moore, John Evelyn. Jane's Fighting Ships 1987-88.  London: Jane's Pub, 1987, pg. 681 ; RFA Fort Rosalie (A385) - Wikipedia,  
the free encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved May 4, 2015, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFA_Fort_Rosalie_(A385)
