Falklands War HMS Intrepid L11 Life Ring

~ Falklands War HMS Intrepid L11 Life Ring ~

The life ring has a roped border.

~ HMS Intrepid ~

HMS Intrepid (L11) was one of two Fearless-class amphibious warfare ships of the Royal Navy.

A landing platform dock (LPD), she served from 1967 until 1999. At one point slated for decommissioning under terms of the 1981 Defence White Paper.

She was rapidly returned to service to sail as part of the British operation to retake the Falkland Islands after the Argentine invasion in 1982.

She landed troops in amphibious assaults on the Islands and the Argentine surrender was signed on her deck at the conclusion of the Falklands War.

~ Condition ~

Please refer to the images for the condition although, the life ring is in good order with a few minor blemishes.

~ Dimensions ~

It is 31 inches in diameter.

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