Published Resources Details Conference Paper
- Title
- New submarine sinks warship with torpedo
- Description of Work
- RAN News Release
- Imprint
- 15 June 1999
- Description
Accession No.1075
- Abstract
The second of Australia's Collins Class submarines HMAS Farncomb fired a Mk 48 war-shot torpedo at the former Destroyer Escort Torrens as part of the Collins trials. Although practice weapons are routinely fired and recovered, a war-shot was required to verify the totality of the weapon discharge and control systems.