This is a list of the naval forces from the United Kingdom that took part in the Falklands War, often referred to as "the Task Force" in the context of the war.[1] For a list of naval forces from Argentina, see Argentine naval forces in the Falklands War.
In Northwood, London:[2]
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 – British merchant seamen, operating under Ministry of Defence jurisdiction – were joined by British servicemen as signalmen, stevedores and gunners.[7][8]
Supply ships
Helicopter support ship
The following Merchant Navy ships were requisitioned, as Ships Taken Up From Trade (STUFT).
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