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HMS Yarmouth was redirected from Singapore to the Falklands in April 1982 following Argentina's invasion. As the oldest ship in the conflict, Yarmouth joined the British task force and helped enforce a total exclusion zone.

On May 4, HMS Sheffield was struck by an Exocet missile and later sank on May 10, marking the first Royal Navy loss in 40 years. Yarmouth assisted in rescuing survivors from HMS Ardent amid ongoing air attacks.

Following the surrender of Argentinian forces on June 14, Yarmouth operated in Southern Thule before returning to Scotland after 120 days at sea, where the crew received a significant reception. Captain Morton highlighted the inadequacies of their equipment compared to modern threats.