He said: "Over the last 35 years, RFA Sir Tristram has supported amphibious operations by landing troops, tanks, vehicles and other heavy equipment to ports or onto any suitable shore.

two other ships of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary service: Sir Tristram and Sir Galahad were attacked by Argentine planes with disastrous consequences. The attack left 53 men dead and 46 wounded ...

The Sir Galahad, a Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ship, was sunk by the Argentinian air force on 8 June, 1982. The ship and sister vessel Sir Tristram lost 48 crew members, including 32 Welsh guards ...