| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EN0237 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Indian Ocean |
| Date made | c 9 November 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Looking aft on the starboard side of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS ...
Description
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 RMS Empress of Japan.