The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Looking towards the bridge on the German cruiser Emden after her destruction by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914. The crippled Emden ran ashore on North Keeling Island. [Same as EN0239.] 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.
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 ra
The starboard side of the German cruiser Emden, which lay wrecked at North Keeling Island after being shelled by HMAS Sydney. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful co
Wreckage on the deck of the German commerce raider Emden after her encounter with HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commerce raide
The forecastle and bridge of the German cruiser Emden after she was shelled by HMAS Sydney. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commerce raider. The Emden eluded c
The starboard side of the boat deck on the German cruiser Emden after she was shelled by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commerc
The smashed mainmast and searchlight platform of the German cruiser Emden, after she lost the action against HMAS Sydney. The Sydney's successful action ended the career of a highly successful commer
