RAN Spokesman, CDRE Tim Cox, denied a naval vessel had been involved in the running down and sinking of the 50 ton steel yacht PATANELA. The only naval unit to pass through Sydney Heads was HMAS OTWAY, (submarine), seven hours after the yacht was reported missing.
Australian Naval History on 8 November 1988
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