| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | 1DRL/0658 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 wallet: 1 cm; 2 custom box: 8 cm |
| Object type | Log book, Typescript |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| 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 749/039/002 |
| 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 battle between the German SMS Emden and Australian HMAS Sydney off the North Cocos Keeling Islands on 9 November 1914. Collection consists of an original 'Rough signal log', 16 October - 8 November 1914, taken from SMS Emden following her destruction; as well as an English translation of the log book with a few annotations.