RFA Oleander

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Four ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) have borne the name RFA Oleander:

RFA Oleander was an oiler launched in 1917 but was almost immediately renamed as RFA Fernleaf.
RFA Oleander (1922) was an oiler launched in 1922. She was damaged in an air attack while on convoy duty and was designated as a total constructive loss, in 1940.
RFA Oleander was an oiler initially laid down as Helicina for Anglo-Saxon Petroleum, then taken over by RFA, intended to be named Oleander. However, the with the Second World War having ended, she was returned to Anglo-Saxon Petroleum and completed as planned as Helicina.
RFA Oleander (A124) was a Ol-class fast fleet tanker launched in 1964. She was renamed Olmeda in 1967 to avoid confusion with the nameship of the Leander-class frigates of the Royal Navy, HMS Leander.

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RFA Olmeda (A124) was an Ol-class "fast fleet tanker" of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) the naval auxiliary fleet of the United Kingdom. She was designed by the builders to meet specific requirements and be capable of maintaining “fleet speed”. When she entered service she was one of the largest and fastest ships in the RFA Fleet. Initially named Oleander, she was renamed after two years in operation.

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