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An unidentified crewman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden following its battle with the Sydney on November 9, 1914.
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An unidentified crewman on the deck of HMAS Sydney looks at the wrecked German cruiser Emden following its battle with the Sydney on November 9, 1914.
The crew of HMAS Sydney assembled on her foc'sle shortly after the battle with the Emden on November 9, 1914. (Sea Power Centre, Australia)
HMAS Sydney with submarines AE1 and AE2, at Cairns, 1914 (Photo: State Library of Queensland)
Neat story, while commanding HMAS Sydney, Henry Priaulx Cayley (29 December 1877 – 31 December 1942) enlisted Nancy Bentley as a mascot to give her life saving care. Interestingly, our captain began his service aboard Troopship Euripides.
Image: IWM (Q 27803) Back hacking at the No. 4 London General Hospital.
Image: IWM (Q 27811) Swedish exerciser on a high plinth a No.4 London General Hospital.
Image: IWM (Q 81518) Cigarettes being distributed from the canteen at 'Ashley House', likely Gaza.