RFA Abadol

RFA Abadol was a British cargo liner, converted several times to end as a tanker in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. She was previously known as SS Montezuma from her launch in 1899 until 1915. From February 1917, she was named RFA Oakleaf. A few months later she was lost without casualties to a German torpedo attack.

For other ships with the same name, see RFA Oakleaf and Montezuma (ship).

History
United Kingdom
Name
  • SS Montezuma (1899–1915)
  • RFA Abadol (1915–1917)
  • RFA Oakleaf (February–July 1917)
BuilderAlexander Stephen and Sons
Yard number383
Launched11 July 1899
CommissionedSeptember 1899
FateTorpedoed 25 July 1917
General characteristics
Tonnage7,345 GRT
Length485 ft (148 m)
Beam59 ft (18 m)
Propulsion2 x 3 cyl triple expansion steam. 660 nhp. Twin screws
Speed13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph)
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