It was supposed to freeze Falkland mutton, but this was found to be economically unviable.

[1] During the Falklands War, the first British bridgehead was established on San Carlos Water on 21 May 1982.

Ajax Bay was one of three landing points, and codenamed "Red Beach" as part of Operation Sutton.

[2] The next day, the refrigeration plant became a field hospital, the Advanced Surgical Centre.

It was run by Surgeon Commander Rick Jolly and operated until 9 June.