| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 3DRL/3479 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm |
| Object type | Letter |
| Maker |
Glossop, John Collings Taswell |
| Place made | At sea |
| Date made | 1914 |
| Access | Open |
| Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. | AWM315 419/006/014 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
| Copying Provisions | Copyright expired. Copying permitted subject to physical condition. Permission for reproduction not required. |
Glossop, John Collings Taswell, CB (Vice Admiral, b.1871 - d.1934)
Description
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 Emden to surrender his vessel and crew following the beaching of the German ship on North Keeling Island. The letter was not delivered as the battle flag of the Emden was still raised when the Sydney returned from chasing the Buresk.