Auxiliary Ships! Two.

Re-fitting and Updating.

The problem today with all types of weapon systems is the need to update and to refit what can be?

One was amazed at the size of these vessels, pictures in books do not do justice to seeing the real thing! What is being done today, will probably be out of date by the time these vessels return to operational duty, but waiting in the worlds politics is not a wise move?

Replenishment vessels at sea will be around for some time, but space will also need ships to do the same role as humanity moves on from the confines of this world!

The role of recovery of damaged equipment is essential outside of conflict, as much as it is in conflict, while their are others roles in humanitarian work and hospital facilitating! This means that warships and submarines, carriers can remain in the conflict zone while the auxiliary fleet returns home!

Auxiliary Ships. Part-One

Replenishment at Sea!

Every navy needs and auxiliary fleet to keep it at sea and the British Royal navy, since being the first real power at sea perhaps since the Roman empire has some of the best expertise at this role?

Food is the essential need to survive at sea, post and communications is the other, but today it is fuel, fresh water and weapons supply that are the essentials.

There are many different types of vessels for these roles, from Ships like HMS Argus seen at Falmouth yard in Cornwall for re-fitting and others that are solely tankers either for chemicals or crude oil refuelling at sea.

Other roles are also undertaken by the auxiliary fleets and both Russia and the U.S. have now, with China built up their own to meet their own needs?