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"Emden beached and done for"

documentary heritage
  • Other Id

    2177 (Presto content ID)

    Print B 995(2) (Reference Number)

    70/14 (accession number)

    PD1009 (Legacy number)

  • Department

    Art

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    Catalogue

    • Object Type

      artwork

    • Name/Title
      "Emden beached and done for"
    • Primary Maker

       Arthur Burgess (Artist)

    • Signature/marks

      Arthur Burgess

    • Physical Description

      15 x 22.5 cm

    • Level of Current Record
      Child
    • Media/Materials Description
      Colour lithograph
    • Subject Category

      World War, 1914-1918--Naval operations, British

    • Classification
      reproductive prints/prints/AAT Visual Works
    • Provenance Details
      Estate of F.L. Collier. 1970
    • Public Access Text

      Note on back of mount: Emden beached and done for, 9 Nov 1914. The famous German raiding cruiser Emden happened to descend on the Cocos Islands when the first convoy was only 50 miles away. HMAS Sydney was detached from the escort and after 1hr. 40 mins. fighting, she drove the Emden aground at North Keeling Island and sent out the historic signal "Emden beached and done for".

    • Copyright
      No known copyright restrictions
    • Last Update
      06 Dec 2022

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