HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74)

HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74)

HMAS Farncomb (SSG 74) is the second of six Collins class submarines operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).

Named for Rear Admiral Harold Farncomb, the submarine was laid down in 1993 and launched in December 1995—the first submarine to be completely constructed in Australia.

A combination of factors led to Farncomb being the only vessel of her class in operational condition in mid-2009.