HMAS Vampire

HMAS Vampire is a historic Royal Australian Navy destroyer, commissioned in 1959 and decommissioned in 1986. As a Daring-class ship, it was designed for anti-aircraft and anti-submarine warfare. With a length of about 113 meters, Vampire was equipped with advanced weaponry for its time, including missiles and torpedoes. Today, it serves as a museum ship in Sydney, allowing visitors to explore its history and technological significance. The HMAS Vampire is an important artifact of Australia’s naval heritage, representing the country’s maritime defense efforts during the Cold War era and beyond.