PEOPLE have been marvelling over a Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel anchored off the Newquay coastline.

RFA Tideforce A139 was spotted off Towan Headland and at Watergate Bay. An AugustaWestland AW101 Merlin helicopter came into land on its helipad during its visit.

The vessel is a Tide class replenishment tanker, which supports the Royal Navy with vital logistical supplies like fuel, food, and ammunition, enabling naval operations globally.

A spokesperson for the Royal Navy said: “Stops such as these are wherever is convenient and can be for the transfer of stores and people, routine repairs, modifications, upgrades and essential training.”

Video by Greg Sirc