HC Deb 06 May 1982 vol 23 cc133-4W
Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the number, types and tonnage of all ships requisitioned by the Government for use in the South Atlantic following the invasion and illegal occupation of the Falkland Islands.

Mr. Blaker

Since the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands the Government have requisitioned 20 ships for use in the South Atlantic. The information requested is as follows:

Type and Name Gross registered tonnage
LINER
"Canberra" 43,975
"Uganda" 16,907
"QE2" 67,140
RO-RO
"Elk" 5,463
"Atlantic Conveyor" 14,946
"Atlantic Causeway" 14,946
"Norland" 12,988
"Europic Ferry" 4,190
"Baltic Ferry" 6,455
"Nordic Ferry" 6,455
TUG
"Salvageman" 1,598
"Irishman" 686
"Yorkshireman" 686
DEEP WATER TRAWLER
"Northella" 1,238
"Farnella" 1,207

Type and Name Gross registered tonnage
"Junella" 1,615
"Cordelia" 1,238
TRAWLER
"Pict" 1,478
SUPPORT SHIP
"Stena Seaspread" 6,061
MOORING VESSEL
"Wimpy Seahorse" 1,599

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