Intrepid was in the middle of undergoing decommissioning in 1982 when the Falklands War began. After decommissioning, the Royal Navy were due to sell Intrepid to Argentina but she was brought back into commission to help the British effort to recapture the islands.
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HMS Intrepid was under attack in San Carlos Water on 25 May 1982, sadly with some fatalities.
She was also used for imprisoning Argentinian prisoners of war. The surrender ending the Falklands conflict was famously signed on Intrepid's deck.
9. Memories of HMS Intrepid
HMS Intrepid anfd HMS Fearless together in 1993. Photo: The News archive
10. Memories of HMS Intrepid
18th April 2006. HMS Intrepid (right), and HMS Fearless lay just off Gosport as they await their respective futures. The News 061697-3 Photo: The News archive
11. Memories of HMS Intrepid
18th April 2006. HMS Intrepid (right), and HMS Fearless lay just off Gosport as they await their respective futures.Former crew, Commanders John Prime (right), and George Pearson take a boat trip to visit the ships. The News 061697-7 Photo: The News archive
12. Memories of HMS Intrepid
18th April 2006. HMS Intrepid (right), and HMS Fearless lay just off Gosport as they await their respective futures.Former crew, Commanders John Prime (left), and George Pearson take a boat trip to visit the ships. The News 61697-4 Photo: The News archive