Item 01: Bordeaux diary, 29 July 1914-3 January 1915 / Franz Bordeaux - Page 16

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of war by England on Germany. Well one more enemy. The position is getting pretty hot for us out here, for England has too many ships for us to offer any resistance. It is however good for us that we can do 22 knots.

Thursday 6/8/14

The watch must keep a sharp outlook as there is a possibility of enemy warships or torpedo boats being in Tsingtau.

We arrive at 4 o'clock in the bay and give a signal for recognition. A minelayer guides us through the minefield . We make fast at the coaling station.

In Tsingtau everybody is astounded that we have brought in such a good prize. Here all sorts of rumours were about, that the Emden had many wounded aboard, also that she had been in action with