In 1914, the sms Emden, a German light cruiser, emerged as a great threat as it executed a daring lone raid in the Bay of Bengal. Under the command of Captain Karl von Müller, the Emden wreaked havoc ...

Ship without harbor, knowing no ease, Unforgettable queen of the seas; “Emden,” thou never, never canst die; Over the seas thy shadow will fly, Ever to make the enemy quail, Ever in German hearts to ...

This story was first published on May 11, 2008, in the Montreal Gazette. “Out of a grey morning mist, the Reich cruiser Emden – first German warship to dock here in 22 years – came into the port of ...