| Accession Number | P11611.059.003 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | |
| Maker |
Triggs, J S |
| Place made | Indian Ocean: Cocos Keeling Islands |
| Date made | November 1914 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
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"Armed merchantman Empress of Japan."(Album caption). From an album compiled by Mr CW Burnett, of ...
Description
"Armed merchantman Empress of Japan."(Album caption). From an album compiled by Mr CW Burnett, of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company. The album documents the activities of the landing party from SMS Emden which raided the telegraph station on Direction Island; Emden's battle with HMAS Sydney and its subsequent fate.