This site is the online home of the survivors,
families of the fallen, ex-ships company and
friends who make up the HMS Ardent
Association.
The association was formed in 1982 after the loss of the frigate Ardent in the Falklands on the 21 May in which 22 shipmates were lost as a result of Argentine action. Although Ardent's war was brief the ship played a key part in the Battle for Falkland Sound which resulted in the successful landing of British troops onto the Falklands. You can find out more about Ardent's Falkland War in our story section. There is also an extensive book that documents this piece of British history; Through Fire and Water: HMS Ardent - The Forgotten Frigate of the Falklands War by Mark Higgitt, more here.
This site is not just about the Falklands war and Ardent's part in it. The NAAFI Queue is a interactive place to share memories of HMS Ardent with a focus on its service prior to the Falklands war, chat with other Ardents in the forum and view the crew list of association members and past crew so you can catch up with each other. It also offers support and help for ex-shipmates who may suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), more here.
If you would like to know more about membership and our reunions, then please select the About Us link.
The original Ardent website, including all news and guestbook items is archived here.
The association was formed in 1982 after the loss of the frigate Ardent in the Falklands on the 21 May in which 22 shipmates were lost as a result of Argentine action. Although Ardent's war was brief the ship played a key part in the Battle for Falkland Sound which resulted in the successful landing of British troops onto the Falklands. You can find out more about Ardent's Falkland War in our story section. There is also an extensive book that documents this piece of British history; Through Fire and Water: HMS Ardent - The Forgotten Frigate of the Falklands War by Mark Higgitt, more here.
This site is not just about the Falklands war and Ardent's part in it. The NAAFI Queue is a interactive place to share memories of HMS Ardent with a focus on its service prior to the Falklands war, chat with other Ardents in the forum and view the crew list of association members and past crew so you can catch up with each other. It also offers support and help for ex-shipmates who may suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), more here.
If you would like to know more about membership and our reunions, then please select the About Us link.
The original Ardent website, including all news and guestbook items is archived here.
Welcome to the
HMS Ardent Association website.
HMS Ardent in action - Falklands 1982
