Submarines In Victoria
10 May 2026. Royal Australian Navy submarines, HMAS Dechaineux (SSG-76) and HMAS Farncomb (SSG-74) transit Port Phillip Bay after a port visit to Melbourne, Victoria, at the conclusion of exercises off the southeast coast of Australia. (RAN Photo)
 
Special HMAS Stuart an Anzac class frigate and sibling (unnamed) sub have been visiting Freo over the past few days.27 May 2026
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On June 14, 1999, HMAS Torrens (DE 53) completed its final mission after nearly three decades of service with the Royal Australian Navy. Rather than ending its career through conventional retirement, the former destroyer escort became part of a live-fire exercise where it was struck by a Mk 48 torpedo launched from HMAS Farncomb. The operation not only marked the closing chapter of the ship’s operational history but also demonstrated the capabilities of Australia’s newer submarine force, while preserving part of HMAS Torrens’ legacy through historical displays that continue to honor its years of service
SAA NSW Members,
Please advise asap if you will be attending the NSW AGM at ANZAC Memorial Hyde Park on Sunday 5th July at 1100 and also whether you will be joining us for lunch at The Edinburgh Castle. Responses to Carol please "dolfin66wc@tpg.com.au"
Details AGM coming shortly.
Geoff Anderson
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Matt Dun OAM
Matt receiving The Order of Australia Medal at Government House for service to Haematology and Oncology research! Such well deserved recognition of his relentless motivation and hard work to better the lives of others. A massive thank you to our village for supporting his energy! Especially the extended RUN DIPG community… couldn’t have done this without you all! Josie always in our hearts.
Sad News
Vale Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM RAN Ret'd
Peter Dechaineux passed away earlier in the week. Our thoughts are with Mo and the family. A Naval funeral service will be held on Tuesday 16 June at Royal Military College Chapel, Duntroon at 9 am and afterwards at the Commonwealth Club, Yarralumla. The Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond, will give a eulogy and the Deputy Chief of Navy, Rear Admiral Matthew Buckley, will give the Naval Ode. Further details, including arrangements for a live stream of the service, will follow. &
Commodore Peter Dechaineux AM, RAN (Ret'd) was a distinguished naval officer and a proud advocate for the Royal Australian Navy. His father, Captain Emile Dechaineux DSC, was a World War II hero, and in his memory, the Collins-class submarine was commissioned as HMAS Dechaineux.His legacy continues to be honored within the Australian naval community. Vale, Commodore Dechaineux.
Peter was a great friend of the SAA and member of the ACT branch. He was instrumental in supporting the last SUBCON hosted by the ACT in 2008. Up until he became unwell he would often attend our Committee meetings and would always offer his apologies if he could not.
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