| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EN0392 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Indian Ocean: Cocos Keeling Islands |
| Date made | 9 November 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The staff of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company on Direction Island watch the action between ...
Description
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 North Keeling Island, and rescued and tended to the crew, many of whom were badly wounded. The ships are visible at some distance, on the horizon.