Welcome to the HMS Ardent Association
Born out of the of the 1982 Falklands Conflict, the HMS Ardent association was set up immediately after the conflict in a hope to foster and promote the name HMS Ardent and provide a focal point to remember our fallen shipmates.
Membership is open to all ex-crew of HMS Ardent and families of the fallen.
Use the contact form at the end of this page to find out more.
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HMS Ardent
HMS Ardent (Motto: Through fire and water) was a Royal Navy Type 21 frigate.
Built by Yarrow Shipbuilders Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland and launched by the HRH the Duchess of Gloucester, GCVO on the 9 May 1975.
Our Patron
Our Patron is HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO pictured here meeting HMS Ardent Association veterans and families of the fallen at the 35th service of remembrance and reunion – 27 May 2017.
Our President
Our President is Admiral the Lord West of Spithead who was First Sea Lord and Commander in Chief of the Royal Navy from 2002 until 2006 and the Commanding officer of HMS Ardent in the 1982 Falklands War.
T.S. Ardent
The Bollington and Macclesfield Sea Cadets, T.S. Ardent, have been part of the HMS Ardent Association since they also formed in 1982.
Their President is also Admiral the Lord West of Spithead, they are pictured here with our Patron, HRH Duchess of Gloucester, GCVO, as she meets sea cadets from T.S. Ardent at the 40th annual reunion in HMS Drake, Plymouth.
Contact Us
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