hmas rankin

COLLINS class SS at periscope depth.

Collins class SS

Winching operation to HMAS Rankin from an RAN Seahawk helicopter, from my book 'Beneath Southern Seas - Australia's Collins Class submarines'.

Shot Taken on: 22/10/06 One of the Australian Governments biggest wastes of money the Collins Class Submarines. These subs have cost well over the construction price in alterations, repairs and upgrades and that was in their first 12 months of service. HMAS Rankin seen here berthed at Princess W

HMAS RANKIN departing Garden Island yesterday