HMAS #14: FARNCOMB Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

Smittengranny: This series has come to the end of its life. With pine plantations being cleared and new suburbs encroaching on the area, it needs to be archived. Thanks to all who helped with the CITO this morning and to all who have supported the series. Special thanks to Cankid for the research and original placement of the series.

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Hidden : 6/14/2014
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Information about this Series

The HMAS cache series has been created by Cankid and Delta Response Team to celebrate the 2013 fleet review and this is 14 of 101 caches. The series features 53 ships, 11 bases, 20 knighted seamen, 5 engagements and 1 cache about the RAN. There are also 9 puzzles for each section of the series, with one final cache. There is also one extra for the enthusiasts out there. The series can be done in a day and is best done in order. The best mode of transport in doing this series is bike.

The Location

The series is located just off Coppins Crossing road and continues through an area quite close to the arboretum. Park at the parking coordinates as provided in the first cache and continue from there. Please show caution and do not obscure the gate. This series will take almost all day so plan ahead, take water and snacks for the trip. As said previously, it is best done by bike. Most of the caches are on fire trails but there are some where you will have to go off track to find them.

This cache



The keel of the second Collins Class submarine of the Royal Australian Navy was laid on 3 March 1991 at the ASC facility, South Australia. The construction and assembly of the submarine consumed the efforts of many over the following four years. On 15 December 1995, the submarine was launched as Farncomb.

The second of the Collins Class Submarines to enter service in the Royal Australian Navy, HMAS Farncomb's design and operational characteristics have been tailored specifi cally for its defence and surveillance roles.

HMAS Farncomb has evolved from five generations of submarines designed and built by the Swedish Navy. One of the first submarines to be totally designed by computers, HMAS Farncomb boasts a vast range of features. These include a high performance hull form, highly automated controls, low indiscretion rates, high shock resistance, optimal noise suppression, and an efficient weapons handling and discharge system.

The submarine is named after RADM Harold B. Farncomb CB, DSO, MVO, RAN who distinguished himself in action during World War II. He commanded HMAS Canberra (I) in 1941 when the ship forced two German raider support ships to scuttle while on Indian Ocean patrol. Later, aboard HMAS Australia (II) he saw action in the Coral Sea, Guadalcanal, the East Solomons, Arawe and Cape Gloucester. He assumed temporary command of His Majesty's Australian Squadron when CDRE Collins was wounded aboard the HMAS Australia (II) at Leyte in 1944. He commanded the Squadron in operations at Corregidor, Brunei and Balikpapan.

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