Keith Thompson served on one of the nine vessels from Hull that was involved in the 1982 conflict.
The National Museum of the Royal Navy says the statue has suffered weather damage since being unveiled.
The Falklands tribute was created using recycled materials by artist Dan Barton.
Baz Grayling received the medal for his role in the Battle of Goose Green, an auctioneer explains.
Standing With Giants: Falklands Tribute was created using recycled materials by artist Dan Barton.
It has been 43 years since British and Argentine forces fought over the overseas territory.
Veterans and members of the public gather in Portsmouth as HMS Bristol leaves for the final time.
John Vickers says the sale of the McKay VC Cottages "taints" the memory of his relative Ian McKay.
