| Place | Oceans: Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EN0236 |
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | 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
|
Wounded sailors from the German raider Emden, taken prisoner aboard HMAS Sydney, lie on the ...
Description
Wounded sailors from the German raider Emden, taken prisoner aboard HMAS Sydney, lie on the quarter deck beneath a canvas awning. The Emden was wrecked in a fight with HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914.