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Save HMS Bristol from being scrapped
Closed
920 signatures
What the petition asks
In 1982 I served on HMS Bristol during the Falklands conflict after the invasion of the islands by Argentina.
We were part of the Task Force sent by Margret Thatcher to retake the islands.
We were part of the Task Force sent by Margret Thatcher to retake the islands.
HMS Bristol is the last remaining warship that was in that Task Force and its future is unknown but is anticipated that it will be scrapped soon.
The ship is currently moored in Portsmouth Harbour
The ship is currently moored in Portsmouth Harbour
Timeline
| 1 Dec 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 1 Jun 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
920
Status
Closed
Opened
1 Dec 2022
Closed
1 Jun 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.