Sprite-class tanker
The Sprite class were a class of spirit tankers that served with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary, supporting the Royal Navy during the Second World War. They went on to support British and allied fleet units during the Cold War.
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Name | Sprite class |
| Builders | Blythswood Shipbuilding Company Ltd |
| Operators | Royal Fleet Auxiliary |
| Preceded by | Dale class |
| Succeeded by | Ranger class |
| Built | 1940–1943 |
| In commission | 1941–1964 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Retired | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Spirits tanker |
| Tonnage | 965 GRT |
| Length | 204 ft 6 in (62.33 m) |
| Beam | 33 ft 3 in (10.13 m) |
| Draught | 12 ft 9 in (3.89 m) |
| Propulsion | Triple-expansion engines, 900 ihp (670 kW) |
| Speed | 11 knots (13 mph; 20 km/h) |
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