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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
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Australian Cocos Cruiser Destroyed Emden Hmas Rocks Sydney
Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Step into history with our captivating Battle of Cocos jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This intriguing puzzle, featuring the iconic image "Battle of Cocos, Indian Ocean, WW1" by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, brings you back in time to the pivotal naval engagement between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German light cruiser SMS Emden in the First World War. On 9 November 1914, in the Indian Ocean, the Australian ship emerged victorious. Engage your mind and immerse yourself in this historical challenge, perfect for puzzle enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Discover the thrill of piecing together this stunning, high-quality puzzle and relive the Battle of Cocos.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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Estimated Product Size is 50.7cm x 40.3cm (20" x 15.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Battle of Cocos, a pivotal engagement in the early stages of the First World War's naval campaign in the Indian Ocean. The image, taken on 9 November 1914, depicts the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney triumphantly anchored off Direction Island in the Cocos Keeling Islands, having successfully engaged and destroyed the German light cruiser SMS Emden. The Emden, under the command of Kapitänleutnant Karl von Müller, had been wreaking havoc in the region since August 1914, sinking several Allied merchant ships and British warships. The Australian cruiser, under the command of Captain John Glossop, pursued the Emden following the sinking of the Australian ship HMAS Pandora. In the ensuing battle, the Sydney inflicted significant damage on the Emden, forcing it to beach itself on Direction Island. The German crew, led by Kapitänleutnant von Müller, surrendered the following day. The photograph poignantly illustrates the contrasting fortunes of the two ships. The Sydney, proudly flying the Australian flag, appears victorious and unscathed, while the Emden lies wrecked on the shore, its once-imposing silhouette now dwarfed by the towering rocks and palm trees of the island. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of wartime at sea and the tenacity of the Allied forces in the face of adversity.
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