The conduct of war: HMAS Sydney, SMS Emden and the Battle of the Cocos Islands Fri 27 Feb 2015 6:00pm – 7:00pm WA Maritime Museum Presented by Annie Boyd Curator – The Last Gentlemen of War, Author and historian When the first HMAS Sydney engaged the German light cruiser SMS Emden at the Cocos Islands in November 1914, the result was a decisive victory for the Royal Australian Navy in its first-ever battle at sea. But the Sydney-Emden story reaches beyond patriotism, to foster a different kind of celebration. It is a story of honour and decency, of adversaries who carried shared values into battle and fought to preserve them. In this illustrated lecture, join exhibition curator Annie Boyd to explore the themes and threads of The Last Gentlemen of War. Cost: Free event Bookings: Essential online using the link or call 1300 134 081 Online Booking Last Gentleman of War Image copyright WA Museum Getting Here Address WA Maritime Museum Victoria Quay Road, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia Phone 1300 134 081 By Train The WA Maritime Museum is located within walking distance of Fremantle Station visit the Transperth website for timetables. By Bus The WA Maritime Museum is serviced by the free Fremantle Cat Service, at Red stop 1. Visit the Transperth website for timetables and details. By Car Paid parking is available in the Wilsons car park at the WA Maritime Museum, Victoria Quay Road. By Ferry Captain Cook Cruises offer a range of ferry services from Perth which stop nearby at B-Shed ferry terminal.