Canadian Sub Visits Groton Port Call
Navy NewsStand
Story Number: NNS100824-10
8/24/2010
From Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, Conn. (NNS) -- Canadian Navy Victoria-class long-range patrol submarine HMCS Corner Brook (SSK 878) arrived at Naval Submarine Base New London Aug. 16.
The port call provides an opportunity for both the U.S. and Canadian navies to continue to improve their ability to work together.
During the visit, Submarine Development Squadron 12 is the host squadron, and USS Memphis (SSN 691) is the host submarine.
Following the visit, Corner Brook will participate in a torpedo exercise with Memphis later this month.
"We certainly enjoy coming here [to Groton]" said Lt. Cmdr. Alex Kooiman, Corner Brook commanding officer. "There are many things to do in the local area."
"Experiencing the different submarines is an important part of the Navy's working relationship with international partners," said Cmdr. Charles Maher, Memphis commanding officer. "They help to enhance friendly, mutual cooperation and understanding between participating navies by developing interoperability in naval operations.
Corner Brook last visited Groton in May 2009.
Corner Brook is 70.6 meters long (230.86 feet), 7.6 meters (23.53 feet) across the beam and has a deep diving depth in excess of 200 meters (656 feet). The ship has six torpedo tubes and can carry up to 18 Mark 48 Mod 4 heavyweight torpedoes for use against surface and sub-surface targets.
Memphis was built by Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company.
Commissioned Dec. 17, 1977, Memphis, a Los Angeles-class attack submarine has multifaceted missions. It uses stealth, persistence, agility and firepower to deploy and support special force operations, disrupt and destroy an adversary's military and economic operations at sea, provide early strike from close proximity, and ensure undersea superiority.
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