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Which British ships were sunk by Argentine forces after the San Carlos landing?

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Map showing the Falkland Islands War of 1982, with the left inset displaying southern South America, highlighting Argentina, the Falkland Islands, Argentine air force and naval bases, and the British 200-mile war zone. The main map details West and East Falkland, marking Argentine troop concentrations, areas of conflict, and the path of the British advance toward Stanley, along with key settlements and landing sites. — Falkland Islands War The Falkland Islands War zone (left) and route of British landing forces (right).

Following the British amphibious landing at Port San Carlos on May 21, 1982, Argentine air forces launched persistent attacks against the British fleet. During this period, Argentine forces sank the following vessels:

Two frigates1
One destroyer1
One container ship (which was carrying transport helicopters)1
One landing ship (which was disembarking troops)1

In addition to these losses, several other frigates and destroyers were damaged during the engagement, though the Argentine air forces were unable to sink either of the British aircraft carriers or sufficiently jeopardize the land operations.1