Which ships actually in British reserve in 1982 would have been useful in the Falklands?
Short answerGiven crews and time to reactivate them, Bulwark could add a flight deck and aircraft capacity, while a Tiger-class cruiser could strengthen gunfire and air defense around San Carlos.
NotesBulwark and the Tiger-class cruisers could be useful if their material condition, crews, and upgrade time were available. Bulwark would add another aviation platform, while a Tiger could provide command space and defensive gunfire near the amphibious anchorage. The qualifications matter: reserve status alone does not make a warship ready for deployment.