RFA Sir Lancelot

Sailing out of Singapore, Sir Lancelot delivered 300 tons of relief supplies for the victims of the West Malaysian flood, which had been donated by the Government and people of Singapore.[2]

In 1982, as part of the Amphibious Task Group engaged in the Falklands war, she entered San Carlos Water on 21 May and uniquely remained there for the duration of the conflict. On 24 May at around 10:15, she was hit by a 1,000 lb (450 kg) bomb, which failed to explode, from one of four Argentinian Air Force A-4 Skyhawks. This bomb penetrated the starboard side of the ship and she was temporarily evacuated for eight days, pending its removal. This was effected by a team of Clearance Divers from Fleet Team Three and took 22 hours of straight work to achieve. The 1,000lb bomb was removed with the fuse still intact and 'live' in a protracted and delicate operation that required the removal of an entire sleeping-cabin from the deck above to allow egress of the weapon via chain hoists, sheer-legs and '...a very long piece of rope' - with which it was lowered to the sea-bed. For this operation the Team received one Distinguished Service Medal, two Mentions in Dispatches and four C in C's Commendations for Brave Conduct. ("Keep Your Head Down" by Commander 'Bernie' Bruen MBE DSC RN, Commanding Officer FCDT3) The crew were transferred initially to Red Beach, then RFA Stromness the next day, and RFA Sir Tristram a day later.[2] Thereafter she remained in San Carlos Water providing accommodation and base facilities to a variety of military units.

Following the cessation of hostilities and some repairs, she operated around the Falklands until 26 July, returning to Portsmouth on 18 August, and dumping 25 tons of Argentine munitions into the ocean en route.[2]

The ship was sold on in 1992 to the Republic of Singapore Navy, was renamed RSS Perseverance (L-206), and was commissioned on 5 May 1994 following a two-year refit.[3] Perseverance was deployed to East Timor as part of the Australian-led INTERFET peacekeeping taskforce from 9 January to 17 February 2000.[4]

Glenn Braveheart (2005)

In December 2003, the ship was sold to Glenn Defense Marine Asia, which renamed the ship Glenn Braveheart.[3] According to US Court records relating to the extensive corruption scandal and convictions of very senior US Navy officers and other personnel involving bribery, fraud and "Sex-for-secrets" on the part of Glenn Defense relating to the service and resupply of Navy ships at Asian ports, the vessel would often deploy alongside the USS Blue Ridge, the 7th Fleet's flagship. When in port, the Braveheart would serve as "a giant party boat, with prostitutes in the wardroom to entertain US officers."[5][6]