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HMS Ardent (1977) FG  (8th)

This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Ardent was a Type 21, Amazon Class frigate.

Built by Yarrow, laid down 26-Feb-1974, launched 09-May-1975 and commissioned 13-Oct-1977.

Formed part of the Task force during the Falklands War 1982.

On 21-May-1982 following landings by British armed forces at San Carlos Water Ardent was lying in Falkland Sound when she was bombed and damaged by Argentinian A4 Skyhawks. Twenty minutes later while making for San Carlos Water she was bombed again and severely damaged. Fires spread out of control and surviving crew were taken off by HMS Yarmouth.

She sank the next morning 22-May-1982.

Won the Battle Honour: Falkland Islands 1982.

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