July 13, 1982: Falklands War Updates

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13th July 1982: Again I could not source a news bulletin for Tuesday 13th July, so instead here is a video of what treasure hunters have found on Mount Tumbledown and Harriet. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982 twitter.com/FAB87F/status/1679089624336019456?s=20

13th July 1982: The last 590 Argentine prisoners, including General Mario Menendez board the MV St Edmund, bound for Puerto Madryn, Argentina, where they will land the next day. The UK declares the Falklands War at an end. Argentina will not do so until 1989. #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: In Stanley, an accident occurs as a Harrier GR3 on the ground accidentally launches a Sidewinder missile into a platoon of Welsh Guardsmen on snow clearing duties. At least 11 men are reported wounded, some very badly indeed. upi.com/Archives/1982/07/14/Several-British-servicemen-were-injured-in-a-missile-accident/2648395467200/ #Falklands82

13th July 1982: One Welsh Guard, John Jones is so badly injured that he loses both legs. He and the other wounded troops are taken to HMHS Uganda for treatment. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: Meeting of the Overseas Defence South Atlantic dominated by discussions regarding Argentine breaches of international conventions with regard to minelaying. The advice is to stress Argentine irresponsibility rather than accuse them of a breach. #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: The document goes on to stress that the publicity should concentrate on the Argentine irresponsibility in the casual sowing and improper recording of mines, which, whoever had won the war, would have constituted a serious hazard for years to come. #Falklands82

13th July 1982: As July 12 was the cut-off for the South Atlantic Medal, the UK Government now unilaterally declares the Falklands war over. It will take Argentina until 1989 to do the same, and they will still maintain aggressive patrols throughout this time. #F82 #Falklands82

13th July 1982: The "Penguin News" reports that the "Rangeitera" passenger ship arrived in Stanley on 11th July with 1000 men of the Royal Engineers The priority task for the Royal Engineers will be the extension of the airstrip to allow RAF Phantoms to operate. #Falklands82

13th July 1982: Mine counter measure ships HMS Brecon and HMS Ledbury supported by HMS St. Helena. These Hunt class ships are 700 tons but their hulls are made of glass reinforced plastic. This is to avoid setting off magnetic mines. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: Two large sea minefields are known to have been laid by the Argentines to the north and south of Falkland Sound, and it is expected that this area will be dealt with first. Also there is this video on the experience of the Royal Navy divers. #FalklandsWar1982 twitter.com/FAB87F/status/1679587777912995840?s=20

13th July 1982: In the New York Times it is reported that: Foreign Minister Juan Aguirre Lanari of Argentina said today that Britain's decision to return the 593 remaining war prisoners it had held on the Falkland Islands was a ''positive gesture.'' #F82 #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: The New York Times reports: Britain said today that the Falkland Islands war was officially at an end and that the remaining 593 Argentine prisoners would be sent home as soon as possible. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: In the New York Times it is reported that: The British hospital ship Hydra arrived here today with 56 servicemen wounded in the Falkland war. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982

13th July 1982: The New York Times reports: New Zealand said today that it was restoring trade and diplomatic links with Argentina, cut off in April because of Argentina's occupation of the Falkland Islands. #F82 #FalklandsWar1982