Historical information

HMAS Sydney (III) played a significant role in the Vietnam War, primarily as a transport ship carrying troops, equipment, and supplies from Sydney to Vung Tau. The ship made 25 trips to South Vietnam between 1965 and 1972, earning the nickname "the Vung Tau Ferry"

Physical description

A ship model with ratio of 1:75 of HMAS Sydney. The ship has lime green deck which has two helicopter standing at the front with text P214, 1 helicopter at the back and 3 boats hanging on a side.

Inscriptions & markings

Ship Model, c1990s
HMAS Sydney
A 1:75 scale model of HMAS Sydney, a Majestic class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1947-1958, when she was placed in reserve.

The need for a sealift capability saw the ship modified for service as a fast toop transport, and re-commiessioned in 1962. In 1965, she sailed on her first voyage to Vung Tau, transporting soldires and equipment to Vietnam.

Sydney made 25 voyages to Vietnam between 1965 and 1972, earning the ship nickname "Vung tau Ferry"