Mark Trasler shares his experience on the SS Uganda Hospital Ship during Falklands War

Gibraltar played by a vital role during the Falklands conflict - including the re-fitting of the hospital ship, the SS Uganda.

Sitting in Dockyard no.2, the former educational cruise liner had to have a flight deck and helicopter platform installed, fittings for replenishment at sea as well as wards and operating theatres - in just 65 hours.

She would spend a total of 113 days out at sea, admitting 730 casualties of war, and carrying out 503 surgical operations.

Ros Astengo spoke to Mark Trasler who delivered a lecture at the John Mackintosh Hall marking the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands conflict

He served on board Uganda, and spoke about his experience.

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