HMAS Waller
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| Commanding Officer | Commander Michael Manfield |
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| Pennant | SSG 75 |
| Class | Collins Class |
| Based | Perth |
| Launched | 14 March 1997 |
| Commissioned | 10 July 1999 |
| Displacement | 3,350 tonnes3,350,000 kg 3.35e+9 g 7,385,483.7 lb 118,167,772.7 oz (submerged) 3,050 tonnes (surfaced) |
| Length | 77.8 metres7,780 cm 0.0778 km 0.0483 mi 255.249 ft 3,062.992 in |
| Beam | 7.8 metres780 cm 0.0078 km 0.00485 mi 25.591 ft 307.087 in |
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| Speed | 20 knots10.289 m/s 37.04 km/h 0.0103 km/s 2,025.372 ft/min 33.756 ft/s (submerged) 10 knots (surfaced) |
| Company | 45 |
The third of the Collins Class Submarines to enter service, HMAS Waller's operational characteristics and range have been tailored specifically for its defence and two ocean surveillance role in the Royal Australian Navy.
HMAS Waller 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 Waller 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, efficient weapons handling and discharge, and an optional air-independent propulsion system.
The submarine is named after CAPT Hector Waller, DSO and Bar who, in 1942, was commander of the cruiser HMAS Perth (I) that was part of a combined Allied force when it was ambushed by the Japanese. All except Perth (I) and USS Houston were sunk. Later, the two ships were intercepted by a Japanese invasion fleet escorted by two cruisers and 12 destroyers. Enormous damage was inflicted on the Japanese fleet. Waller ordered Perth (I) be abandoned as the Japanese closed in. Perth (I) was sunk with her captain, but not before he had fired two torpedo tubes at the convoy. Houston was sunk shortly afterwards.
History of the Crest
The Blazon
Per chevron sable and azure; a chevron argent surmounted by three oak leaves, in base a Stuart rose all proper.
Motif Description
The field of black and blue signifies the night battles at sea during WWII in which Captain Waller's Flotilla was engaged.
The Stuart rose represents Captain Waller's distinguished service in HMAS Stuart.
The Oak Leaves represent Captain Waller's Mention in Despatches three times during his service career.
Motto: "TENACITY"
Some original mottos proposed for HMAS Waller were: "Serve With Distinction", "Serve With Dignity" and "Tenacity", all of which truely reflected Captain Waller's character.
