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An Australian submarine will be making its way into Auckland today for a 13-day visit.
HMAS Rankin, which is based at Fleet Base West near Perth, is expected to berth at Devonport naval base at 11am and depart on February 24. The 77.5m-long submarine has 55 sailors on board.
The last Australian submarine to visit Auckland was HMAS Farnscombe in 2005.
