Revd Nicholas Pye (@revdpye) 's Twitter Profile
Revd Nicholas Pye

@revdpye

Christian, Husband, Dad, Educational Consultant, Clergy, Ex-Teacher, Ex-School Governor, WW1 Researcher, @EssexCricket & @Coventry_City supporter. Views my own.

ID: 1271068150193369088

calendar_today11-06-2020 13:14:12

4,4K Tweet

2,2K Followers

348 Following

Revd Nicholas Pye (@revdpye) 's Twitter Profile Photo
Revd Nicholas Pye
@revdpye

3 years ago

9 Nov 1914, in one of few single ship encounters of #WW1, German light cruiser Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney commanded by Cpt John Glossop RN in Battle of Cocos. Emden beached on North Keeling Island. Suffered 134 dead & 65 wounded & Sydney 4 dead & more than dozen wounded.

9 Nov 1914, in one of few single ship encounters of #WW1, German light cruiser Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney commanded by Cpt John Glossop RN in Battle of Cocos. Emden beached on North Keeling Island. Suffered 134 dead & 65 wounded & Sydney 4 dead & more than dozen wounded.