The Vung Tau Ferry

HMAS Sydney (III) in her configuration as a Fast Troop Transport undertook numerous voyages to Vietnam between 1965-1972. This short video records the voyage undertaken between 15 November 1969 - 12 December 1969, during which she carried members of 8 Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) to Vung Tau before returning to Sydney with members of 9 Battalion, RAR.

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The Royal Newfoundland Regiment (Signal Hill Tattoo) from the Queen's Battery welcomed HMAS Sydney...

The Royal Newfoundland Regiment (Signal Hill Tattoo) from the Queen's Battery welcomed HMAS Sydney...