The letters are dated 27 May, 19 June and 27 June. The 27 May letter discusses two attacks on the AMBUSCADE, firstly by torpedoes and secondly by an Exocet missile, the latter diverted by the ship's deceptive rockets but eventually hitting the requisitioned merchant vessel ATLANTIC CONVEYOR. The 27 June letter discusses repairs required for the ship and Argentinian aircraft. The letters also discuss the routine and conditions on AMBUSCADE, and Lindsey's wife Sandy's concerns about him.

Administrative / biographical background
Petty Officer Weapon Engineering Mechanic Peter B. Lindsey served on HMS AMBUSCADE during the Falklands conflict. Lindsey's two medals from the conflict are also in the Museum's collections, references ZBA5091 and ZBA5092.