RFA Olwen

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Two ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have borne the name RFA Olwen:

RFA Olwen was an oiler launched in 1917 as RFA British Light. She was renamed RFA Olwen in 1937 and was sold in 1947.
RFA Olwen (A122) was an oiler launched in 1964 as RFA Olynthus. She was renamed RFA Olwen in 1967 and was sold in 2001.

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