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A broadside view of the wrecked German raider Emden after her encounter with HMAS Sydney near ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A broadside view of the wrecked German raider Emden after her encounter with HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island. Seamen, shortly to be rescued by the Sydney, crowd together on the clear end of the vessel....EN0235
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Account of action between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden by Niels Peter Henry Nielsen, 1925
Digitised Collection
Maker: Nielsen, Niels Peter Henry
Written account and transcript relating to the First World War service of 7884 Stoker Niels Peter Henry "Chook" Nielsen, Royal Australian Navy. In this account written in 1925, Nielsen details the day...RCDIG0001011
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An unidentified seaman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden, ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
An unidentified seaman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden, which had lost a fight against HMAS Sydney and ran ashore on North Keeling Island.EN0401
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A party of armed sailors from HMAS Sydney lands on Direction Island. A party from the German ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
A party of armed sailors from HMAS Sydney lands on Direction Island. A party from the German raider Emden had landed and taken possession of the cable station on the island, but on the evening of the...EN0390
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AWM35 24/47 - HMAS SYDNEY wireless telegraph signal log, 28 August - 9 November 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: HMAS Sydney (1913-1928)
Wireless telegraph signal log relating to the First World War service of HMAS Sydney. This signal log contains entries from 28 August 1914 to 9 November 1914. It includes entries relating to the ship'...RCDIG0001003
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Able Seaman H T Bird, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL/10633.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Acting Leading Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL32932.002
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British War Medal 1914-20 : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details.REL31586.002
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN S.M.S. EMDEN AND HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.007.001
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11. CABLE STATION STAFF ON THE ROOF OF THE STATION ATTEMPTING TO GET A BETTER VIEW OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN S.M.S. EMDEN AND HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.007.002
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.001
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.003
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COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLAND, 1914-11-10. SEAMEN FROM HMAS SYDNEY ARRIVING ON THE SHORES OF COCOS ISLAND AFTER THEIR VICTORY OVER THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.013.002
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-09: GERMAN LANDING-PARTY OFFICERS FROM SMS EMDEN WATCHING FROM THE ROOF OF A BUILDING, WAITING HOPEFULLY FOR THE RETURN OF THE S.M.S. EMDEN, DURING ITS ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNE...P00565.007.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN PERSONNEL FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN THE WARSHIP AFTER ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. GERMAN PERSONNEL FROM THE S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN THE WARSHIP AFTER ITS LOSS IN BATTLE TO THE HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.006.004
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. LOCAL RESIDENTS WATCHING FROM THE BEACH, THE SMS EMDEN ON THE HORIZON ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. LOCAL RESIDENTS WATCHING FROM THE BEACH, THE SMS EMDEN ON THE HORIZON COMES UNDER FIRE FROM HMAS SYDNEY GUNS.P00565.006.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. MEMBER OF THE GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN HIS ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. MEMBER OF THE GERMAN LANDING-PARTY FROM S.M.S. EMDEN UNABLE TO REJOIN HIS SHIP AFTER ITS LOSS IN BATTLE TO THE HMAS SYDNEY, SITS ON THE BEACH WITH HIS MACHINE GUN.P00565.006.003
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. SEAMEN FROM THE H.M.A.S. SYDNEY CELEBRATING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GERMAN ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11. SEAMEN FROM THE H.M.A.S. SYDNEY CELEBRATING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GERMAN SMS EMDEN.P00565.014.001
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COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. THE ARRIVAL OF THE HMAS 'SYDNEY' OFF DIRECTION ISLAND. (DONOR J. ...
Photograph
COCOS ISLANDS, 1914-11-10. THE ARRIVAL OF THE HMAS 'SYDNEY' OFF DIRECTION ISLAND. (DONOR J. MYRING)P00566.003
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Collection relating to William Hamilton Naismith
Photograph
STERN VIEW OF THE GERMAN SECOND CLASS CRUISER SMS EMDEN BEACHED ON NORTH KEELING ISLAND, SHOWING DAMAGE RECEIVED IN BATTLE WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (DONOR T.G. NAISMITH)P01236.003
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Collection relating to William Hamilton Naismith
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, COCOS, 1915-10. STARBOARD VIEW OF THE GERMAN SECOND CLASS CRUISER SMS EMDEN, BEACHED ON NORTH KEELING ISLAND, SHOWING DAMAGE RECEIVED IN BATTLE WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (DONOR T.G. NAIS...P01236.004
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Commemorative china cup and saucer : Sydney Emden battle.
Heraldry
Maker: Samuel Radford Ltd
Commemorative white china cup and saucer. The cup is printed with a depiction of HMAS Sydney beneath crossed British and Australian flags. A wreath is superimposed on the crossed staffs and above it ...REL/07779
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Diary of George Sydney Cook, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Cook, George Sydney
Photocopy of the First World War diary of Major Sydney Cook, 2nd Battalion. Includes biographical information for Sister Elsie Sheppard Cook and Major George Sydney Cook, compiled by their son Peter J...AWM2016.30.58
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Diary of Stanley Alfred Gedling, 1913-1918
Digitised Collection
Maker: Gedling, Stanley Alfred
Diary relating to the First World War service of Leading Signalman Richard Keith Gedling, Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Written and compiled by Gedling during the war, this account details his service ...RCDIG0001153
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'Emden beached and done for', 9 November 1914
Art
Maker: Burgess, Arthur
For the title of this painting the artist chose the text of the signal from HMAS Sydney to HMS Minotaur announcing victory in the Royal Australian Navy's first fight. As the convoy carrying the first ...ART00191
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(2332) Freeman, Harold Arthur (Seaman) as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness
Sound
Maker: Freeman, Harold Arthur Burness, Elizabeth
Harold Arthur Freeman, as a crew member of HMAS Sydney 1913-1916, interviewed by Elizabeth Burness.S00422
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Full dress cassock waistcoat : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: J Wippell & Co Ltd
Corded black silk waistcoat with 18 mm high stand collar cut away at the front to allow a white clerical collar to be seen. The lower front is cut in a curve below the line of the waist. The waistcoat...REL35941
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Full dress clerical Court coat : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: J Wippell & Co Ltd
Clerical Court coat in fine black wool lined with black silk. The single breasted cut away tail coat has a 33 mm high stand collar, and fastens at the breast with a single hook and eye, allowing the t...REL35940
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George H K La Nauze stands beside the wrecked wireless mast at the Eastern Extension Cable ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
George H K La Nauze stands beside the wrecked wireless mast at the Eastern Extension Cable Company's station on Direction Island, which was destroyed by a party from the German raider SMS Emden on 9 N...EN0397
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German Naval button : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Assmann & Sohne
White metal Imperial German Navy sailor's button featuring the standard Crown and anchor design on obverse, while the reverse, a brass insert with an integral attachment loop, is stamped with manufact...REL31582
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of a six page typed 'letter of proceedings' dated 15 November 1914, forwa...1DRL/0668
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain (later Vice Admiral) John Collings Taswell Glossop CB. The collection consist of two signal logs with the messages, 'Emden beached and don...1DRL/0660
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of 14 reports submitted to Captain Glossop by officers of HMAS Sydney on ...2DRL/0900
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Unknown
Collection relating to the battle between the German SMS Emden and Australian HMAS Sydney off the North Cocos Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Collection consists of an original 'Rough signal log'...1DRL/0658
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Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop. Collection consists of an original signed letter written by Captain Glossop requesting the captain of SMS ...3DRL/3479
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Greenstone pendant commemorating the defeat of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney : Stoker Frederick Dott, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Teardrop shaped New Zealand greenstone (pounamu) pendant, or miniature meri club, with engraved gold band 'H.M.A.S. SYDNEY 9.11.14'. The pendant is suspended from a small gold ring.REL28807
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Group portrait of officers from the RAN light cruiser HMAS Sydney. The ship was on her way to ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of officers from the RAN light cruiser HMAS Sydney. The ship was on her way to the Atlantic after destroying the German raider Emden at Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. Identified lef...EN0163
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Group portrait of some unidentified members of the crew of HMAS Sydney, shown on the deck while ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Group portrait of some unidentified members of the crew of HMAS Sydney, shown on the deck while their ship is chasing the collier Buresk near Cocos Island. The shot holes in the forebridge date from ...EN0211
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HMAS Sydney Medallion : Leading Signalman J W Seabrook, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Kerr, W
HMAS Sydney medallion made from a Mexican eight reales coin of 1895. It is surmounted by the King's crown which carries two banners with the upper banner reading 'NOV 9 1914' and the lower reading 'HM...REL38552.001
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(HMAS Sydney, RAN)
Private Record
UNIDENTIFIED ACCOUNT OF THE SYDNEY - EMDEN BATTLE DETAILING THE ACTION LEADING TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE EMDEN. CONTAINS A BRIEF MENTION OF THE EMDEN FIRING UPON THE SYDNEY EVEN THOUGH "BEACHED AND DO...PR88/197
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HMAS Sydney steaming to Direction Island after her successful action against the German raider ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
HMAS Sydney steaming to Direction Island after her successful action against the German raider Emden on 9 November. A party from the Emden had landed on the 9th and taken over the Eastern Extension C...EN0403
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Hypodermic syringe in wooden case from SMS Emden
Technology
A small glass hypodermic syringe kit encased in a lidded wooden box, possibly made from cedar. The top and bottom edges of the box are bevelled and the lid is latched by a small sliding brass clip. Th...REL/00470
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Identity disc made from Mexican silver coin : Chief Petty Officer G J Blake, HMAS Pioneer
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver identity disc made from a Mexican eight real coin. The obverse of the coin is partly effaced, but the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA' and an image of a bird holding a snake in its beak and talons re...REL36514
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Interview with Emden survivors
Film
Maker: Federal Press and Information Office Federal Republic of Germany
Studio interview filmed in Ausburg, Germany with three direct survivors and son of a serving officer of the German Light cruiser SMS Emden. The survivors are Petty Officer Hans Hahns (?) age 72, Able ...F10070
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Iron rivet from SMS Emden : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Small iron rivet salvaged from the German raider SMS Emden.REL31590
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Letter from Niels Peter Henry Nielsen to his family, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Nielsen, Niels Peter Henry
Letter and transcript relating to the First World War service of 7884 Stoker Niels Peter Henry "Chook" Nielsen, Royal Australian Navy. In this letter to his mother and family, Nielsen details the acti...RCDIG0001018
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Little, Vivian Agincourt Spence (Chaplain)
Private Record
Maker: Various
Collection relating to Chaplain Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The collection comprises two notebooks documenting his service including descriptions of battle between HMA...PR03295
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Looking towards the bridge on the German cruiser Emden after her destruction by HMAS Sydney on 9 ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Looking towards the bridge on the German cruiser Emden after her destruction by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914. The crippled Emden ran ashore on North Keeling Island. [Same as EN0239.] The Sydney'...EN0466
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Looking towards the bridge on the German raider Emden after her destruction by HMAS Sydney near ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Looking towards the bridge on the German raider Emden after her destruction by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914.EN0239
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Map depicting the route of SMS Emden from July to November 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown
Original hand drawn and coloured map depicting the route taken by SMS Emden from her departure in China, July 1914, activities in the Bay of Bengal, Malaya and eventual destruction on North Keeling Is...RCDIG0001156
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McKenna, Edward Albert (Captain, b.1887 - d.1915)
Private Record
Maker: McKenna, Edward Albert
PRINTED ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN HMAS SYDNEY AND SMS EMDEN AS RELATED BY C E W BEAN AND LATER LETTER OF CONDOLENCE ON MCKENNA'S DEATH IN ACTION AT THE LANDING ON GALLIPOLI2DRL/0815
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Mexican Dollar commemmorative medallion : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: W Kerr
Fob medallion incorporating a Republica Mexicana silver dollar coin with a decorative crown and scroll soldered to the top of the coin reading 'Nov 9 / 1914 / HMAS. Sydney. SMS. Emden'. Manufacturer's...REL31583
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Miscellaneous items relating to Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, 1912-1997
Digitised Collection
Maker: Various
File relating to the First World War service of Chaplain Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, Royal Australian Navy. This collection covers: Little’s appointment to HMAS Encounter; the newly commissioned H...RCDIG0001056
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. SEVERELY DAMAGED FUNNELS OF SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH ...
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. SEVERELY DAMAGED FUNNELS OF SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.020.003
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. SEVERELY DAMAGED FUNNELS OF SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH ...
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. SEVERELY DAMAGED FUNNELS OF SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.017.002
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11-09. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER S.M.S. 'EMDEN' AFTER ...
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11-09. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER S.M.S. 'EMDEN' AFTER ITS ENCOUNTER WITH HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.004.002
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1915. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN A YEAR AFTER HER ...
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1915. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN A YEAR AFTER HER FINAL BATTLE WITH HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.021.001
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1915. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN A YEAR AFTER HER ...
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1915. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN A YEAR AFTER HER FINAL BATTLE AGAINST HMAS SYDNEY.P00565.021.002
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Notebook of Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Little, Vivian Agincourt Spence
Notebook relating to the First World War service of Chaplain Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, Royal Australian Navy. This notebook contains entries relating to Little’s service on HMAS Sydney and inclu...RCDIG0001055
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Notebook of Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Little, Vivian Agincourt Spence
Notebook relating to the First World War service of Chaplain Vivian Agincourt Spence Little, RAN. The notebook contains two main entries. The first entry details the days preceding the battle between ...RCDIG0001027
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Pair of full dress silk stockings : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Pair of full dress silk stockings with back seams to be worn with black knee breeches as part of a naval chaplain's full or ball dress. Toes and heels have a single row of cream silk thread and the do...REL30499
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Piece of shell fragment, SMS Emden : Yeoman of Signals A J Welford HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Piece of shell fragment from SMS Emden. The metal is heavily fatigued and cracked with one side smooth and the other rough and crazed. A projectile embedded in the alloy is visible from both sides. Th...REL28639
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Portrait of 8003 Gunlayer Reginald Albert Sharp, of HMAS Sydney, who died of wounds received in ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Portrait of 8003 Gunlayer Reginald Albert Sharp, of HMAS Sydney, who died of wounds received in the Sydney's action against the German raider Emden at Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. Gunlayer Sharp ...EN0226
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Prisoners of war coming aboard HMAS Sydney from a lifeboat belonging to SMS Emden's collier, SS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Prisoners of war coming aboard HMAS Sydney from a lifeboat belonging to SMS Emden's collier, SS Buresk. Standing on the left, closest to the camera and wearing a mortarboard, is the Sydney's chaplain,...EN0402
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Republica Mexicana silver dollar : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Republic of Mexico silver dollar coin, salvaged from the SMS Emden. Coin displays extensive staining, including rust stains.REL31589
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Republica Mexicana silver dollar : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Republic of Mexico silver dollar, salvaged from the SMS Emden.REL31588
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Rug made from SMS Emden's signal flags : Yeoman of Signals A J Welford, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Small floor rug made from coloured signal flags taken from the SMS Emden by Australian sailors from HMAS Sydney (I) after the defeat of the Emden in November 1914. The flags have been cut into strips ...REL28638
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Sailor's tally band from SMS Emden : Surgeon A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sailor's black silk cap tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' embroidered in cream cotton.REL31581
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Seaman's blue jean collar : Able Seaman Gunner O G Morris, HMAS Australia, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Seaman's standard pattern blue jean collar edged with three rows of white tape, and lined with blue and white striped cotton.REL/11988
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Several unidentified men amid the wrecked funnels and superstructure on the German raider Emden ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Several unidentified men amid the wrecked funnels and superstructure on the German raider Emden after the ship was disabled by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island. The men to the right are German survivors ...EN0217
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Shaw, Frank (Lieutenant, b.1894 - d.1917)
Private Record
Maker: Shaw, Frank
Typescript account of the naval encounter between HMAS Sydney and the German raider SMS Emden off Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. A similar report occurs in official Dept of Defence records. (See a...1DRL/0657
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Ship's bell from SMS Emden : HMAS Sydney (I)
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Ship's bell. Part of the attachment point at the headstock has broken off and is missing. There are four horizontal ridges around bell, one near the top, one near the midpoint and two near the mouth. ...RELAWM12275
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Signal log of SMS Emden, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: SMS Emden (1908-1914)
Signal log relating to the First World War service of Vice Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop. This is the original rough signal log taken from SMS Emden following her destruction on North Keeling ...RCDIG0001067
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Signal log relating to John Collings Taswell Glossop, 1914
Digitised Collection
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Signal relating to the service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop. This signal log contians the message, 'Emden beached and done for' sent by Captain Glossop aboard HMAS Sydney following the des...RCDIG0001093
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Sketch map of HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden encounter, c.1914-1918
Digitised Collection
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell von Müller, Karl
Sketch map relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, Royal Australian Navy. This copy is of a sketch map drawn by Captain John Glossop and Captain Karl von Müll...RCDIG0000881
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SKL/40 10.5 cm Gun Sight Bracket (Emden) : Yeoman of Signals A J Welford HMAS Sydney I
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Gun sight bracket with a patterned body. It has one vertical optic on the bottom with a level in the middle section. Above this in white is '10,5 cm S.K.L / 40 (Schnelladekanone / Länge, Fast-loading ...REL28640
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(SMS Emden, Imperial German Navy)
Private Record
Assorted papers related to the Sydney - Emden battle on 9 November 1914 including: printed battle plans; accounts by Captain Kato of HIJMS Ibuki; inspection of the wreck of the Emden; statement of hit...1DRL/0663
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(SMS Emden, Imperial German Navy)
Private Record
Maker: Glossop, John Collings Taswell
Collection relating to the First World War service of Captain John Collings Taswell Glossop, HMAS Sydney. Collection consists of a copy of a sketch map drawn by Captain Glossop and Captain Von Muller...1DRL/0659
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Souvenir wooden 'shell' : Chaplain V A S Little, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Souvenir wooden naval 'shell' commemorating the battle between HMAS Sydney and SMS Emden off the Cocos-Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Lathe turned 'shell' is painted black. There are two painted ...REL30500
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1914-15 Star : Able Seaman H T Bird, Royal Australian Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL/10633.001
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1914-15 Star : Stoker J Robb, HMAS Sydney I
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL32932.001
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1914-15 Star : Surgeon-Lieutenant A C R Todd, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details.REL31586.001
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Sweetheart brooch made from parts of SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Sweetheart brooch made from an irregularly shaped silver bar with pin fastening on the reverse. Two small metal boots are suspended from the bar. They are hollowed out and are marked with the parts of...REL/21587
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Sydney Emden medal : Able Seaman H T Bird, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: W Kerr
Unofficial medal made from a silver Mexican dollar and surmounted by a King's crown and scroll. The obverse of the dollar shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath and the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA'. The ...REL/10634
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Tally band : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German black tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' woven in silver.RELAWM09474.001
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The Cocos incident
Film
Maker: TVW Enterprises Ltd
Documentary on the exploits of the German light cruiser Emden and its destruction by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914 at North Keeling Island.F10239
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THE "EMDEN" ASHORE AT NORTH KEELING ISLAND AFTER HER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE "SYDNEY". (DONATED BY ...
Photograph
THE "EMDEN" ASHORE AT NORTH KEELING ISLAND AFTER HER ENGAGEMENT WITH THE "SYDNEY". (DONATED BY CAPT G. H. WILSON, M.C.).H16055
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The famous German raider SMS Emden, which was driven ashore at North Keeling Island, on 9 ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The famous German raider SMS Emden, which was driven ashore at North Keeling Island, on 9 November 1914, under heavy bombardment from HMAS Sydney and became a total loss. Commanded by Commodore J C T...A03682
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The famous German raider SMS Emden, which was driven ashore at North Keeling Island, on 9 ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The famous German raider SMS Emden, which was driven ashore at North Keeling Island, on 9 November 1914, under heavy bombardment from HMAS Sydney and became a total loss. Commanded by Commodore J C T...A03683
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The forebridge of the German light cruiser Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The forebridge of the German light cruiser Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. Thus ended the career of a raider that has few equals. Between 10 Septem...EN0240
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The fore deck of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The fore deck of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914.EN0238
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The main mast of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The main mast of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914.EN0241
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The staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company on Direction Island watch the action between ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company on Direction Island watch the action between HMAS Sydney and the German commerce raider Emden. The Sydney defeated the Emden, which ran ashore on ...EN0392
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The starboard side of the boat deck on the German cruiser Emden after she was shelled by HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The starboard side of the boat deck on the German cruiser Emden after she was shelled by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commerc...EN0465
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The thrilling story of the Old Emden
Digitised Collection
Maker: Harmes-Emden, Hans Heinz Nell, Bryan Various
Account relating to the First World War service of Petty Officer Hans Heinz Harmes-Emden, Imperial German Navy. This account was originally written by Harmes-Emden in 1931 for the North China Daily Ne...RCDIG0001152
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The wreckage of the bridge and conning tower on the German raider Emden after she was overpowered ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The wreckage of the bridge and conning tower on the German raider Emden after she was overpowered by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island.EN0234
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The wrecked German cruiser Emden, run ashore on a reef at North Keeling Island after her ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The wrecked German cruiser Emden, run ashore on a reef at North Keeling Island after her encounter with HMAS Sydney. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commerce ra...EN0471
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Top hat : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black silk covered top hat over a frame of heavy cardboard lined with linen fabric strips. The hat bears a fine black cloth band and the brim is bound with black silk grosgrain ribbon. The interior is...REL35942
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Transcript of diary of Stanley Alfred Gedling, 1913-1918
Digitised Collection
Maker: Gedling, Stanley Alfred
Transcript of diary relating to the First World War service of Leading Signalman Richard Keith Gedling, Royal Australian Navy. This transcript was made by Gedling’s daughter, although it is unknown wh...RCDIG0001154
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Translation of signal log of SMS Emden, [date unknown]
Digitised Collection
Maker: Unknown Unknown
Rough signal log relating to the First World War service of Vice Admiral John Collings Taswell Glossop. This is a typescript English translation of the original signal log taken from SMS Emden followi...RCDIG0001068