Summary
One of 139 photographs in an album from World War I likely to have been taken by Captain Edward Albert McKenna. The photographs include the 7th Battalion training in Mena Camp, Egypt, and sight-seeing.
Image depicting the H.M.S. Sydney upon her return in November-December 1914 to the troop convoy at Colombo after her encounter with the S.M.S. Emden.
Description of Content
Photograph depicting a group men, facing away from the camera, in the foreground. Suspended above them is what appears to be a life boat. In the background are two large vessels that appear to be docked. Behind both vessels there appears to be a land mass.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Place & Date Depicted
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Creator
Elizabeth (Lillie) M. McKenna, Melbourne, Australia, circa 1918
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Other Association (See Comments)
SMS Emden (Light Cruiser), Imperial German Navy
Photograph depicting HMAS Sydney returning after its battle with the Emden, wrecked off Cocos Island on 9 November 1914, during World War I. -
Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Hand-written in pencil on the bottom right corner of the photograph album page: '1' Hand-written ink directly onto support underneath: 'H.M.S "Sydney" at Colombo/ after her engagement with/ "Emdeu"' Hand-written in pencil onto support, bottom right corner: 'a' Hand-written in pencil on back: 'H.M.S. Sydney at Colombo ? after her engagement with E[illegible]'
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
58 mm (Width), 59 mm (Height)
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Image Dimensions - Photograph Album Page
158 mm (Width), 195 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Australian Army, Australian Military Forces, Naval Forces, Ships, Soldiers, Wars & Conflicts, World War I, 1914-1918