Emden Collection

German cruiser SMS Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Date: 1914

Sinking of the Emden
The predatory German cruiser Emden is sunk upon coral reef by the Australians

German cruiser SMS Emden, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden after being attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Escaping crew can be seen in a boat in the foreground. 1914

Constantinople - SMS Emden Hellmuth von Mucke
Survivors from the German Cruiser SMS Emden - a Captain (Hellmuth von Mucke), 3 officers and 30 men at Constantinople, Turkey - 5th May 1915

Duke of Yorks Theatre, London
Scene outside the Duke of Yorks Theatre, London. The theatre, designed by architect Walter Emden was opened on 10 September 1892 although it started life as the Trafalgar Square Theatre

Emden Shells Madras
The German cruiser Emden bombards the oil tanks in the harbour of Madras, India, and causes substantial damage to shipping. But she, too, will be destroyed

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Harbor gate with a view of the Ratsdelft with town hall at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Summer festival on the water of the Ratsdelft in front of the town hall, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft at blue hour, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank and sea rescue cruiser Georg Breusing in front of the town hall in the Ratsdelft, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

Lightship Amrumbank in the Ratsdelft, Emden, East Frisia, Lower Saxony, Germany

La fin de L "Emden"; L "Emden", a la cote de l'ile Koeling Nord, du groupe des Cocos, 1914
'La fin de L "Emden"; L "Emden", a la cote de l'ile Koeling Nord, du groupe des Cocos, le 29 novembre 1914: surpris a son tour par le navire australien "Sydney"

La fin de L "Emden"; Les blesses de "Emden" sont embarques a bord du "Sydney", 1914
'La fin de L "Emden"; Les blesses de "Emden" sont embarques a bord du "Sydney", qui fit prisonnier le reste de l'equipage, 1914

Le combat inegal du corsaire allemand "Emden" et du torpilleur francais "Mousquet", 1914
'La Guerre de Course; Le combat inegal du corsaire allemand "Emden" et du torpilleur francais "Mousquet", 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I"

Emden, 1838. From A Display of the Naval Flags of All Nations. Collected from the Best Authorities. [Fisher, Son, & Co. London, 1838]

Lightship the German Bay, Ratsdelft, Emden, East Friesland, Lower Saxony, Germany

The town hall in Emden, Lower Saxony, East Frisia, Germany, in 1880, Historic
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Battle of Cocos, Indian Ocean, WW1
Battle of Cocos, Indian Ocean, 9 November 1914, between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German light cruiser SMS Emden, First World War. The Australia ship won. 1914

HMAS Sydney, commanded by Captain John Glossop, attacking the German cruiser Emden, Battle of Cocos
976460 HMAS Sydney, commanded by Captain John Glossop, attacking the German cruiser Emden, Battle of Cocos, 9 November 1914 (colour litho) by Randall

This excellent night photograph was taken during the attack on Emden on the night of 31st of March 1941 when it will be remembered that the RAF used, for the first time, a new type of bomb

In the brasserie, Hotel de l Europe, Leicester Square, London c1903 (1903). The Grand Hotel and Brasserie de l Europe, on the north side of Leicester Square was designed by Walter Lawrence Emden

Uganda Entebbe German gun Park Square removed
Uganda. Entebbe. German gun on Park Square removed from the German cruiser Emden. 1936, Uganda, Entebbe

Karl Friedrich Max von Muller, German naval officer
Karl Friedrich Max von Muller (1873-1923), German naval officer, mostly famously of the light cruiser SMS Emden during the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Simon Bosboom
SIMON BOSBOOM German architect and sculptor, born in Emden, employed by the Elector of Brandenburg, worked in the Netherlands. Date: 1614 - 1670

EMDEN POSTCARD
This German light cruiser was very successful during the first months of the war under her captain Muller, but she was sunk by HMS Sydney in November 1914 1914

Men of the Australian Navy in Great War Deeds, WW1
Men of the Australian Navy, on board the HMAS Sydney, cheering and crying as the defeated and sinking German cruiser Emden turned to run ashore

Hellmuth von Mucke, German naval officer
Hellmuth von Mucke (1881-1957), German naval officer, most famously 1st Officer of the light cruiser SMS Emden during the First World War. Date: circa 1914

Madras fuel tanks on fire, WWI
Oil tanks of the Anglo-Persian Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Burmah Oil Company, on fire in Madras (now Chennai), India

Smoke from shelled fuel tanks in Madras
Thick black smoke pouring from shelled fuel tanks in Madras (now Chennai), India, hit by the German light cruiser SMS Emden in World War One. Date: 22nd September 1914

Damage from SMS Emden in Madras, India, WWI
Damaged building in Madras (now Chennai), India, after shelling by German light cruiser SMS Emden on 22nd September 1914 during World War One. Date: 22nd September 1914

Anglo-Persian Oil fuel tanks burning in Madras
Anglo-Persian Oil, a subsidiary of the Burmah Oil Company, fuel tanks (agents Shaw Wallace) burning in Madras (now Chennai), India

Sailing club in Madras damaged by SMS Emden
The sailing club building on the beach in Madras (now Chennai), India, damaged by a shell fired from the German light cruiser SMS Emden in World War One

Silhouette of German cruisers 1914
Silhouettes showing the appearance of some of the well-know German cruisers which were roaming the seas in search of British merchantmen. Date: 1914

Harbor Scene Etching plate 7 1 / 16 x 9 3 / 16 18 23. 3 cm
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Ships Stormy Sea mid-17th-early 18th century
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Ship Wrecked Shore Stormy Night Survivors Salvaging
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Ship Sea mid-17th-early 18th century Pen brown ink
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Stormy Scene Figures Unloading Boats House Water
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Emden goose
Illustration of a Emden goose

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Emden Gosling chicks, four together in meadow Date:

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Emden Gooslings, two sitting on tree stump in front of flower bush Date:

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Emden Geese - two domestic goslings resting together on woodpile, sunflowers in back Date:

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Emden Goose - two goslings Date:

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"Emden: A Tale of Triumph and Tragedy in the Depths of War" In the tumultuous era of World War I, one name stood out amidst the chaos - Emden. The German cruiser SMS Emden, a formidable vessel, etched its mark on history through various remarkable events. One such event unfolded in 1914 when HMAS Sydney engaged in a fierce battle with SMS Emden off the coast of Cocos Island. In an epic clash between two naval powerhouses, Captain John Glossop led his crew to victory as they relentlessly pursued and ultimately sank the valiant German cruiser. But before this fateful encounter, SMS Emden had already made headlines across continents. Under the command of Hellmuth von Mucke, it ventured into Constantinople during WWI, leaving an indelible impression on all who witnessed its might. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away from war-torn seas and foreign lands, another chapter unfolded within the town hall itself. This historic building stood as a symbol of resilience for Lower Saxony's East Frisia region since 1880 – witnessing both triumphs and tribulations throughout time. The legacy continued beyond battleships and theaters; it extended to Madras (now Chennai) where shells fired by SMS Emden caused havoc among fuel tanks that billowed smoke into the sky. The impact was felt far beyond physical destruction; it left an enduring memory etched upon those who experienced its wrath. Yet amid these tales steeped in conflict and devastation lies a glimmering beacon – Lightship "the German Bay. " Anchored at Ratsdelft in Emden's harbor within East Friesland's picturesque landscape, this maritime sentinel guided ships safely through treacherous waters while silently bearing witness to history unfolding around it. Today we remember Emde, n not merely as a name but as a testament to the human spirit, resilience, and the enduring power of hope.