In Transit
Shirt worn by Nguyễn Đăng Khôi during his refugee journey
April 29, 1975
Nguyễn Đăng Khôi wore this shirt during his escape on April 29, 1975. He passed through Bến Nhà Rồng, Cửa Cần Giờ, and Subic Bay, Philippines, before finally arriving at Camp Pendleton, California.
Removed from ship
April 1975
Nguyễn Đức Lợi removed this badge from the HQ-400 in April 1975 as the crew was preparing the ship to flee Vietnam and kept it as a keepsake.
Brought along refugee journey
April 29, 1975
Bag used by Vũ Chuyền to carry his child’s clothing during their flight from Vietnam.
Given to Lê Thủy on Cap Anamur
c. 1979
Given to Lê Thủy during his time on the Cap Anamur in the South China Sea.
Binoculars used to navigate refugee journey
1987
Used by Đoàn Việt to navigate a small, river fishing boat across the open sea to Singapore (disembarked near Vũng Tàu).