The Sinking of the German Cruiser Emden by HMAS Sydney 9th Nov 1914

Dimensions:

41 cm x 61 cm

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Setting:

WW I (1914-1918)

Courtesy of Lawsons Auctions – The John Hannan Collection of Marine Art

The artist has illustrated the devastation caused to the Emden by Sydney. Sydney is sailing off appearing to be unsullied by the Emden.

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About HMAS Sydney (l)
HMAS Sydney was a Town Class, Light Cruiser; one of three ordered in 1910 which were part of the initial Australian fleet unit. On 4 October 1913 Sydney formed part of the Australian Fleet Unit that ceremonially entered her namesake harbour to a welcome from tens of thousands of spectators who turned out to welcome the arrival of ‘their’ fleet.