09 November - SMS Emden is sunk by HMAS Sydney in the Battle of Cocos

 

The sinking of SMS Emden by HMAS Sydney in the Battle of Cocos on November 9, 1914, is a significant event in naval history during World War I. SMS Emden was a German light cruiser that had been conducting raiding operations in the Indian Ocean, disrupting British and Allied shipping.

In the Battle of Cocos, HMAS Sydney, an Australian light cruiser, engaged SMS Emden off the Cocos Islands, which were under British control. The engagement resulted in the sinking of SMS Emden, marking a major victory for the Allies in the early stages of World War I.

The battle is notable for its swift and decisive nature, with HMAS Sydney's superior firepower and maneuverability overwhelming SMS Emden. The sinking of SMS Emden brought an end to its successful raiding activities and was a morale boost for the Allies.

The Battle of Cocos is remembered as an important naval engagement during World War I and is a part of the broader history of naval warfare in the early 20th century.