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Informal portrait of 3562 Able Seaman (AB) Walter Ernest Anderson at the helm of HMAS Bathurst. ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Informal portrait of 3562 Able Seaman (AB) Walter Ernest Anderson at the helm of HMAS Bathurst. AB Anderson enlisted in the RAN in January 1914 and was aboard HMAS Sydney during her battle with the...P11597.001
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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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Junior NCOs and seamans blue and white cotton collar : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Military contractor
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's and seaman's blue cotton square rig collar with three white stripes around the edge. 'I.T.4. / 560 / K' has been stencilled in red paint on the white cott...REL/10302.002
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Junior NCOs (Matrosen Division) navy blue woollen short walking out jacket : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Military contractor
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) Junior NCO's (Matrosen Division) navy blue superfine short walking out jacket with rank insignia of maat (ship's mate). This double breasted jacket has lapels with a s...REL/10302.001
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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 aft on the starboard side of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
Looking aft on the starboard side of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. The ship in the background appears to be the armed merchantman...EN0237
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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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MacLennan, Hector John (Lieutenant, b.1891 - d.?)
Private Record
Maker: MacLennan, Hector John
REGISTER, SIGNED BY CAPT VON MULLER, LISTING THE NUMBER OF VESSELS STOPPED BY THE SMS EMDEN BETWEEN 4 AUGUST AND 27 SEPTEMBER 1914. THE LIST INCLUDES ESTIMATED TONNAGE, VALUE OF CARGO, NATIONALITY AND...1DRL/0665
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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 : Captain J C T Glossop, HMAS Sydney
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Silver Mexican dollar. The obverse shows an eagle surrounded by a wreath and the words 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA'. The reverse of the coin shows a liberty cap surrounded by stylised sun rays. Treasury deta...RELAWM00284.002
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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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Naval Gun Aiming Rifle : SMS Emden
Technology
Single shot, bolt action aiming rifle with an iron frame that clamps to the knox form. The barrel has an outer tube with a muzzle that has a large disc and an 'L' shaped bracket. The rifle has a brass...RELAWM19008
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Newton, David
Private Record
Maker: Newton, David
Two Marconi Origin handwritten telegrams relating to the loss of the Emden 9/11/1914 (from Military Headquarters) to convoy transports.PR91/080
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.020.005
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.018.001
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.020.001
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.020.004
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.018.002
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
Photograph
NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.020.002
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11. DECK OF THE WRECKED SMS EMDEN SHOWING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE.P00565.018.003
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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.P00565.020.003
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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, 1914-11-10. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN.
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NORTH KEELING ISLAND, 1914-11-10. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN COMMERCE RAIDER SMS EMDEN.P00565.014.002
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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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OFF COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-04-20. THE FRENCH CRUISER SUFFREN SEEN FROM THE CRUISER HMAS ...
Photograph
Maker: Craike, B
OFF COCOS KEELING ISLANDS. 1940-04-20. THE FRENCH CRUISER SUFFREN SEEN FROM THE CRUISER HMAS SYDNEY (II). THE SUFFREN IS TO TAKE OVER THE ESCORT OF CONVOY US.2, THE SECOND CONVOY OF AUSTRALIAN AND NEW...306657
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ON BOARD THE DESTROYED "EMDEN" LOOKING FROM THE FOREWARD GUN-TURRET TOWARDS NORTH KEELING ISLAND ...
Photograph
ON BOARD THE DESTROYED "EMDEN" LOOKING FROM THE FOREWARD GUN-TURRET TOWARDS NORTH KEELING ISLAND (DONATED BY CAPT G.H. WILSON, M.C.).H16058
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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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Plotz, Christian name unidentified (Petty Officer, SMS Emden, Imperial German Navy)
Private Record
Maker: Plotz, Christian name unidentified
Translation of the diary of Petty Officer Plotz recording the activities of SMS Emden between 28 July - 8 November 1914, including the capture and sinking of various allied vessels. The translator, S...1DRL/0661
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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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Richardson, Hal (Civilian)
Private Record
Maker: Richardson, Hal
ARTICLE WRITTEN ABOUT THE CRASH OF RAF LIBERATOR KL491 WHILE DROPPING SUPPLIES TO POW'S AT PALEMBANG CAMP, 1945. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING OUT OF COCOS ISLAND AT THE TIME OF THE CRASHPR86/075
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Roderick Mafeking Clarke talks about serving in the Royal Australian Navy during the First and Second World Wars
Sound
Maker: Clarke, Roderick Mafeking Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office
Roderick Clarke discusses prewar life and work; enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1915; posted to training ship HMAS Tingira when he was 15 years old; punishment on board; death of friend...S02035
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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 housewife : Torpedoheizer Richard Kuhlmann, SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Blue cotton housewife roll. The edge of the roll is reinforced with white cotton tape. When laid flat the roll reveals pockets at either end which are secured by black plastic buttons. One pocket has ...REL31671
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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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Seaman's cap and tally : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German sailor's cap with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' in gold on a black tally band tied around the headband. The cap is made from white cotton with a cane loop stitched inside the upper crown to hold the circular ...RELAWM07993.002
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Seamans gilt brass tie pin : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) seaman's gilt brass tie pin. It has a decorative hexagonal chain pattern on the front and a brooch type pin on the back.REL/10302.004
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Seaman's white cotton trousers : SMS Emden, German Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy seaman's white cotton trousers with buttoned fall front and side-lacing. Marked 'B.A.W. 197. 112' and 'Gerb. Tannert'. Buttons on trousers are corroded. Garment has been badly damaged by ...REL/07839.002
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Seamans white duck jumper : SMS Emden, German Navy
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy seaman's white duck jumper with an integral blue and white striped collar that extends down the back of the jumper. The v-neck is reinforced with extra rows of machine stitching. Two lengt...REL/07839.001
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Seamans white duck trousers : SMS Emden, Kaiserliche Marine
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) seaman's white duck trousers. The small yellow plastic buttons on the fly are concealed and the larger buttons on the waistband for braces are made from light brown pl...REL/10302.003
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Set of full dress shoe and garter buckles : Chaplain V A S Little, RAN
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Set of full dress shoe and garter buckles to be attached to the patent leather shoes (pumps) and garters worn by a naval chaplain in full or ball dress. The set consists of a pair of large curved shoe...REL30498
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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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Ship's crest : SMS Emden
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Coat of arms from the bow of SMS Emden. The shield-shaped coat of arms of the City of Emden is manufactured in three sections, two vertical joins being visible. 24 holes approximately 4 cm in diameter...RELAWM05093
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Ship's structural training model of SMS Emden showing bulkhead, decks and fire control
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Large model of the internal structure of the hull and superstructure of the light cruiser SMS 'Emden'. The model is based on a solid cast steel keel frame, running the length of the model, with integr...RELAWM00279
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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
Translation of German material related to the Sydney-Emden encounter on 9 November 1914 including an account of the escape from Cocos Island aboard the "Ayesha", details of the battle leading to the d...1DRL/0666
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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: 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...3DRL/3902
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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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Stern ornament : SMS Emden
Technology
Maker: Unknown
Stern ornament of SMS Emden, made of painted and gilded timber. The ornament, made in three pieces, is curved to follow the contour of the Emden's stern. The carved decoration comprises a large imperi...RELAWM11356
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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
Heraldry
Maker: Unknown
Black tally band with 'S.M.S. EMDEN' woven in silver.REL/00907
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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 FUNNELS OF THE "EMDEN" AS THEY APPEARED AFTER SHE HAD RUN ASHORE AT NORTH KEELING ISLAND. ...
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THE FUNNELS OF THE "EMDEN" AS THEY APPEARED AFTER SHE HAD RUN ASHORE AT NORTH KEELING ISLAND. (DONATED BY CAPT. G.H. WILSON, M.C.)H16056
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The interior of the cable station on Direction Island, showing the damage done by a party from ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The interior of the cable station on Direction Island, showing the damage done by a party from the German raider Emden when they took it over on 9 November. When a party from HMAS Sydney landed on 11...EN0396
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The last of the German raider SMS Emden at Cocos Island. A life-boat from the Australian cruiser ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The last of the German raider SMS Emden at Cocos Island. A life-boat from the Australian cruiser HMAS Sydney is on its way to the Emden.G01442A
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The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (1964) Ordinary Seaman Robert William Bell, HMAS Sydney, First World War
Film
Maker: Australian War Memorial
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and oth...PAFU2014/422.01
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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 starboard side of the German cruiser Emden, which lay wrecked at North Keeling Island after ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The starboard side of the German cruiser Emden, which lay wrecked at North Keeling Island after being shelled by HMAS Sydney. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful co...EN0472
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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 two cut ends of an underwater cable are supported by a lifeboat. During the raid on the cable ...
Photograph
Maker: Unknown
The two cut ends of an underwater cable are supported by a lifeboat. During the raid on the cable station on Direction Island by a party from the German cruiser Emden on 9 November 1914, the Germans c...EN0398
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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 ...
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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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1914. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ACTION WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (NAVAL ...
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1914. THE WRECK OF THE GERMAN LIGHT CRUISER SMS EMDEN AFTER HER ACTION WITH HMAS SYDNEY. (NAVAL HISTORICAL COLLECTION).305436
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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
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Triggs, Robert "Mick" (Master at Arms, b.1904-d.1941)
Private Record
Maker: Triggs, Robert
Collection relating to the Second World War service of 10950 Master at Arms Robert “Mick” Triggs, HMAS Sydney, Royal Australian Navy, Mediterranean, 1940-1941. Wallet 1 of 1 – Consists of two folders...PR91/017
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Unknown (SMS Emden)
Private Record
English (from German) translation of an account of the Sydney - Emden encounter by a German Officer, Franz Joseph, Prince of Hohenzollern. The account is published in the book 'Emden : my experiences ...PR86/225