Ms Cam Chau, in a Swannies’ hat, beneath a commemorative poster for HMAS SYDNEY II, at the new Digger’s Rest Cafe in Vung Tau. Outside, patrons enjoy some drinks, food and views. How’s the serenity?

The growing emporium in Vung Tau that is Swannies’ Sponsor, Tommy’s Sports’ Bar, has just grown some more.

On 7 November, owners Glenn “It’s a hoot!!” Nolan and wife Trang, opened the latest addition to their family, Digger’s Rest Cafe.

Digger’s Rest is actually located on the former site of Tommy’s Sports’ Bar at 3 Ba Cu Street. The cafe sits opposite the park which has just completed a magnificent restoration and you can even catch glimpses of the ocean through the trees. It’s not just the Kerrigans who would appreciate the serenity.

Inside Digger’s Rest Cafe, the walls are lined with posters and artefacts from WWI and WWII.

In the photo above,  waitress Ms Chau (wearing her Swannies’ hat), stands beneath a commemorative poster of HMAS SYDNEY II which sunk off the West Australian coast in 1941 claiming the lives of her entire crew of 645.

Interestingly, since 2010, the Sydney Swans and West Coast Eagles now play an annual commemorative match for SYDNEY II. Also, HMAS SYDNEY III was known as the Vung Tau Ferry after making 25 trips to Vietnam during the war. And, last month, the Vietnam Swans played SYDNEY IV for the 4th Phoenix Cup Perpetual Trophy in Saigon (click here for full details on the SYDNEY ships).

In summary, if you’re in Vung Tau, be sure to say hello to Glenn, Trang and Ms Chau – and check out the new Digger’s Rest Cafe.