Published Resources Details Conference Paper

Author
Underwood, T.
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.