British naval forces in the Falklands War

This is a list of the naval forces from the United Kingdom that took part in the Falklands War. For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War.

In Northwood, London:

In the South Atlantic:

As despatch vessels, carrying mail between the Task Force and Ascension Island.

2,744 t, used as casualty ferries (hospital ships)

Civilian trawlers converted to Extra-Deep Armed Team Sweep (EDATS) with some extempore acoustic and sonar equipment. They were manned by Royal Naval personnel, mainly from 1st MCM Squadron based at Rosyth. All five minesweepers were involved in clearing two minefields off Port Stanley.

Tankers

Landing Ship Logistic

The peacetime crews of the "Round Table" ships – mainly Hong Kong Chinese civilians with British officers – were joined by British servicemen as signalmen, stevedores and gunners.

Supply ships

Helicopter support ship

The following Merchant Navy ships were requisitioned, as Ships Taken Up From Trade (STUFT).

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