She was designed by the builders to meet specific requirements and be capable of maintaining “fleet speed” (defined as sustained steaming at 20 knots).

[2] The ship had the capability to supply fuel and other liquid cargo to vessels using four pairs of replenishment rigs which were located between the forward and aft superstructures.

[3] On 5 April she sailed from HMNB Devonport for service during Operation Corporate, the Falklands Conflict, with a Fleet Air Arm Westland Sea King HAS.2 utility helicopter, reg.

Before leaving South Thule, Yarmouth was refueled by Olmeda on 21 June, which may have been the most southerly underway replenishment in the history of the Royal Navy.

She then sailed under her own power from Portsmouth to Alang Ship Breaking Yard in India, arriving in August.