Plaque, Vung Tau Ferry Cap

Physical description

A violet-blue cap that has a symbol of an anchor on top of texts: "Sydney thorough and ready - Vung Tau Ferry". The cap is on a brown wooden board with texts: "Vung Tau Ferry Cap worn by L/Stoker Dale Harris"

Inscriptions & markings

Cap, 'Vung Tau Ferry'

HMAS Sydney

c1970

A work cap of the type worn by crew of HMAS Sydney during her fast troop transport role during the Vietnam war which earned her the name 'Vung Tau Ferry'.

Donated by Dale W Harris

HMAS Sydney (1968-1970)

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