EN0240 Accession Number: EN0240

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The forebridge of the German light cruiser Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914. Thus ended the career of a raider that has few equals. Between 10 September and 30 October 1914 the Emden captured or sank 21 ships as well as bombarding oil tanks in Madras and attacking warships anchored in Penang Harbour.

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Accession Number
EN0240
Photographer
Unknown
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Glass original half plate negative
Date Made
c 9 November 1914
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Lent by Seaman Barrett
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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