hmmm.......
Sir Gallahad "1"
In the earlier stages of the Falklands Conflict (May 24th) Sir Galahad was evacuated when she was hit by an enemy bomb that failed to explode. Later on in the war (June 8th) she was less lucky when she was hit by two or three 500lb bombs while she was disembarking members of the Welsh Guard. These bombs started large fires and the ship was immediately evacuated. However there had been heavy casualties and many fatalities, particular among the troops onboard, and the fire burned for days. On the 25th June she was sunk by the submarine H.M.S/m Onyx and her wreck was designated an official war grave. Her replacement, named Sir Galahad in her honour, entered service in 1985
Part "2"
Built to replace the previous vessel of the same name lost in the Falklands conflict, 1982.
I hope you're not suggesting that we buy a "deal" on Gallahad "1"...
that would really be like buying another Upholder :-[
what I find interesting is as follows:
The six original vessels of this class were ordered by the Ministry of Transport and were operated by the British Indian Steam Navigation Company on behalf of the British Army.... In other words - these vessels could/would be used for commercial purposes while not pressed into service by the Navy....
Then again:
However in 1970 they were transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. Classified as landing ships logistics (LSL) they have often been described as a cross between a Roll On / Roll Off Vessel and landing ship.... which I would presume means that the Navy did not find the arrangement workable - prolly that the ships were not always available when they wanted them (probably at the very last second - Military planning = oxymoron)