By
LCDR Mick Gallagher
The
Australian National Maritime Museum at Darling Harbour in Sydney
is seeking donations for the completion of three specially commissioned
models: HMAS Sydney two, three and four to be unveiled in late
November.
The new models will join HMAS Sydney 1, already on display, to
form a history of the Royal Australian Navy from WW1 to The Gulf
War.
These models will be a special gift from the Members who decided
to raise the funds to construct the models as a 10th birthday
present for the Museum.
“The most evocative ship’s name in the Australian Fleet
is without doubt HMAS Sydney. No name conjures up such a proud
heritage spanning the whole life of our Navy,” said CMDR
Peter Collins who endorsed the project.
“In wartime, Australians have given generously to help purchase
actual warships, the least we, who enjoy the peace they brought
us, can do is fund the Sydneys in model form,” he said.
The fundraising target has not yet been reached and any assistance
in the preservation of this important piece of Australian history
would be appreciated.
“If ships and Navy units would like to initiate a donation
appeal or hold a fundraising social event I’m sure they would
enjoy the spirit of participating in this nautical venture,”
said Adrian Adam, the Members Manager at the National Maritime
Museum.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Adrian on Ph
(02) 9298 3646 or email members@anmm.gov.au
The museum’s website is www.anmm.gov.au
