With elements of 3 Commando Brigade embarked, "Intrepid" took part in the amphibious landings at San Carlos Water. HMS "Intrepid" was under attack in San Carlos Water on 25 May 1982, with a few fatalities, mainly Royal Marines. "Nordic Ferry" was also under attack. She came under heavy air attack once again during the operation, and was the main participant in the landings at Bluff Cove on 6 June. Margaret Thatcher and Sandy Woodward commended the efforts of the ships involved in the San Carlos attacks.