The list of ship decommissionings in 1971 includes a chronological list of all ships decommissioned in 1971.
| Date | Operator | Ship | Class and type | Fate | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 June | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1982 | ||||
| 2 July | Scrapped | Reserve until stricken in 1989[1] |