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HMS Yarmouth, the oldest ship in the Falklands conflict, was redirected from Singapore to support British forces after Argentina's invasion. The frigate participated in operations, including the rescue of survivors from HMS Ardent and enforcing a total exclusion zone.

After being hit by an Exocet missile, HMS Sheffield sank on May 10. Yarmouth played key roles in air defense and landing operations before returning to Scotland after 120 days at sea, receiving a warm welcome. Captain Tony Morton noted the ship's outdated equipment and credited their survival to chance.