EN0241
Photograph EN0241 First World War, 1914-1918The main mast of the German raider Emden after she was destroyed by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island on 9 November 1914.
EN0469 Accession Number: EN0469
Description
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 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. [Same as EN0241.]
Details
Accession Number
EN0469
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
Donor Lieutenant Commander Denis Rahilly
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain
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