Emden Collection (#2)

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 Goose - gosling sitting amongst flowers Date:

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Emden Goose - two goslings sitting together in garden Date:

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Emden Goose - three domestic goslings on bench with girl in meadow Date:

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Emden Goose - gosling Date:

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Emden Goose - three domestic goslings Date:

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Emden Goose - three domestic goslings on bench with girl Date:

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Emden Goose - two domestic goslings, being watched by girl Date:

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Emden Goose - two domestic goslings, in garden Date:

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Domestic Emden GOOSE - Gosling Date:

Emden Bombards India
The German cruiser Emden cruises the Indian Ocean doing what damage she can : she shells the Anglo-Persian oil installation near Madras - seen burning here. 22nd September 1914

Damaged by the Emden
The German cruiser Emden cruises the Indian Ocean doing what damage she can : she shells the Anglo-Persian oil installation near Madras - seen burning here. 22nd September 1914

HMAS Sydney landing party, Direction Island, WW1
Landing party of HMAS Sydney in a rowing boat, just about to arrive at Direction Island, in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Indian Ocean, during the early part of the First World War

LIGHT CRUISER EMDEN
Launched in 1908, the German light cruiser Emden was highly successful during the early part of the Great War, before being sunk by HMS Sydney in November 1914 Date: circa 1914

Sydney Destroys Emden
Australian cruiser Sydney destroys the German raider Emden off North Keeling Island

Hms Sydney Attacks Emden
HMS Sydney opens fire on the German cruiser Emden

Dortmund-Ems Canal
Opened in 1899, this canal links Dortmund and Emden. The remarkable Hanrichenburg raises ships 14 metres : it will be replaced in 1962 and become a museum

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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.