HMAS #18: RANKIN 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This cache has been archived.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 18 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



HMAS Rankin is the final, in a class of six, of Australian built submarines. Based on a Swedish design, these submarines are amongst the largest and most sophisticated conventionally powered submarines in the world. Being specifically designed to meet demanding operational requirements, Rankin's characteristics have been tailored for defence and surveillance roles.

Rankin boasts an impressive array of features including; a high performance hull form, highly automated controls, low indiscretion rates, optimal noise suppression and efficient weapons handling and discharge systems.

The submarine is named after LCDR Robert William 'Oscar' Rankin who distinguished himself in action in World War II. He commanded the sloop HMAS Yarra (II) and was conducting convoy escort duties in the Northern Indian Ocean when attacked by a Japanese force in February 1942. Facing a far superior force of three Heavy Cruisers and two Destroyers, Rankin gallantly positioned his ship between the Japanese and the scattering convoy vessels. Rankin fought his ship to the very last in an intense exchange. He was killed when an eight inch salvo hit the bridge shortly after passing the order to abandon ship. The motto "Defend The Weak" is testimony to Robert Rankin and the Yarra's determination to defend the unarmed convoy ships.

Rankin is based at Fleet Base West in Western Australia, as a unit in The Australian Submarine Force. "The Black Knight", as the submarine is affectionately known, is a formidable part of Australia's Fighting Force and remains ready to live up to the legacy of Robert Rankin.

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