RFA "Sir Tristram"

HC Deb 18 October 1982 vol 29 c46W

Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if RFA ''Sir Tristram" has now been salvaged; and, if not, when she will be replaced.

Mr. Blaker:

RFA "Sir Tristram", which was damaged during an Argentine air attack on 8 June, is at present serving as an accommodation ship in the Falkland Islands, pending a final decision on her future.

Sir Patrick Wall

asked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the RFA ''Sir Tristram" is to be refitted or replaced.

Mr. Blaker:

No final decision has been taken on RFA "Sir Tristram's" future.