| Accession Number | H13504 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
GERMAN PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN KARL AUGUST NERGER, COMMANDER OF THE GERMAN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER ...
Description
GERMAN PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN KARL AUGUST NERGER, COMMANDER OF THE GERMAN ARMED MERCHANT CRUISER WOLF. HE SAILED HIS SHIP FROM GERMANY THROUGH THE INDIAN OCEAN, AROUND NEW ZEALAND AND SOUTH EAST AUSTRALIA, THROUGH THE WESTERN PACIFIC, PAST NEW GUINEA, THROUGH THE NETHERLANDS EAST INDIES AND BACK TO GERMANY ATTACKING SMALL SHIPPING AND LAYING MINEFIELDS. AFTER THE WAR THE SHIP WAS RENAMED ANTINOUS AND RETURNED TO BEING A CARGO STEAMER.