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Replenishment at Sea (RAS)
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This is the first step in a 'Light Jackstay', used
for transferring personnel between ships
while both ships are underway .
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Because of ship movement, the tension in the
jackstay is kept by the dayworkers heaving on
a rope, trying to pull the ships together!.
They can be seen on the deck in this shot. |
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You are pulled across by the receiving ship, using
a small hand winch or a couple of hands pulling the
lighter of the two ropes.
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It is quite an exhilarating ride, that is in calm
weather. When it gets slightly rougher, so does
the ride!!!
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RFA Tidespring seen here giving fuel to
RFA Diligence in the Persian Gulf
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Fuelling Diligence was a different procedure,
Tidespring would stop, then Diligence would
close in and keep station with her dynamic
positioning joystick. Simple! |
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RFA Tidespring, refuelling a Leander Class frigate in
the Persian Gulf.
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RFA Tidespring, refuelling two of the
Minesweepers used to clear up the Persian Gulf
after the troubles. |
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RFA Derwentdale, receiving food stores from
RFA Resurgent.
This picture was taken in the Indian Ocean.
RFA Derwentdale was the largest RFA ever.
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RFA Tidesurge topping up from RFA Derwentdale.
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RFA Tidesurge, at RAS stations.
You will notice that here in 1968, DMS boots, lifejackets
and hard hats appear to be an optional accessory.
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