| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EN0471 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white, Landscape |
| Physical description | Black & white, Landscape |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Indian Ocean: Cocos Keeling Islands |
| Date made | c 9 November 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The wrecked German cruiser Emden, run ashore on a reef at North Keeling Island after her ...
Description
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 raider. The Emden eluded capture by larger cruisers of three allied nations for two months; within six weeks she captured or sank 21 merchant vessels as well as bombarding oil tanks at Madras and attacking warships anchored in Penang Harbour.