The Royal Navy’s Albion class consisted of two ships: HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, ordered in 1996 to replace the obsolete Fearless class. Albion was commissioned in 2003 and Bulwark in 2004.Compared to Fearless class, Albion-class is about 50% larger and more capable. Once completed, the Bulwark has a length of 176 metres, a beam of 28.9 metres and a draught of 7.1 metres. She has a normal displacement of 14,000 tonnes, 19,560 tonnes at full load and 21,000 tonnes when the dock is flooded. The ships have a crew of 325 and can accommodate up to 405 troops, including their vehicles and combat supplies, in overload conditions.