Cocos Collection

German cruiser SMS Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Date: 1914

German cruiser SMS Emden, WW1
The German light cruiser SMS Emden after being attacked by HMAS Sydney on 9 November 1914, at the Battle of Cocos. Escaping crew can be seen in a boat in the foreground. 1914

Cocos nucifera L. coconut tree
A drawing by Paul Hermann from the collection of five volumes of specimens and drawings from Sri Lanka (Ceylon) 1672-1677. (Vol. 5 Page 137)

American Samoa - Pago Pago - production of copra
Pago Pago, Capital of American Samoa - the cultivation of Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) for the production of copra, the dried flesh of the coconut

A sprouting coconut floating in the sea close to the shore, Yap, Micronesia, Pacific Ocean

Coconutpalm shore at Anse Takamaka - Seychelles, Mahe, Anse Takamaka - Indian Ocean

Coconut palm and sand beach - Seychelles, Praslin, Anse la Blague - Indian Ocean

Coconut palm at rocky coast - Seychelles, Praslin, Anse Bateau - Indian Ocean

Coconut palm - Maldives, South Male Atoll, Mahaanaelhihuraa - Rihiveli

Palm trees and tropical beach - Maldives, Baa Atoll, Kunfunadhoo - Soneva Fushi

Coconutpalm shore - Maldives, Baa Atoll, Kunfunadhoo - Soneva Fushi

Coconutpalm shore - Maldives, Nord Nilandhe Atoll, Filitheyo

Coconut palm - Maldives, Nord Nilandhe Atoll, Filitheyo

Palm trees and tropical beach - Maldives, Nord Nilandhe Atoll, Filitheyo

DDE-90038734
Costa Rica, Cocos Island, Wafer Bay Waterfall, World heritage site (Large format sizes available). Date: 13/08/2013

DDE-90038733
Costa Rica, Cocos Island, Pacific Manta (Manta Alfredi) (Large format sizes available). Date: 13/08/2013

DDE-90025509
Sunset, Sri Lanka Date: 07/04/2005

Mr Hares residence on the Cocos or Keelings Islands, c. 1830 (w / c on paper)
622708 Mr Hares residence on the Cocos or Keelings Islands, c.1830 (w/c on paper) by British School, (19th century); 15.5x43.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Verso inscribed)

Sacred bean or Indian lotus, Nelumbo nucifera (Nelumbium speciosum). Chromolithograph from an illustration by Desire Bois from Edward Steps Favourite Flowers of Garden and Greenhouse

Crimson seedcracker, Pyrenestes sanguineus sanguineus (Crimson nutcracker, Pirenestes sanguineus). Handcoloured steel engraving by William Lizars after an illustration by William John Swainson

Coconut palm and Caribbean royal palm
Coconut palm tree, Cocos nucifera 1, coconut fruit a, and Caribbean royal palm, Roystonea oleracea 2. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Coconut tree, Cocos nucifera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse, (Handbook of all medical-pharmaceutical plants)

Battle of Cocos, Indian Ocean, WW1
Battle of Cocos, Indian Ocean, 9 November 1914, between the Australian light cruiser HMAS Sydney and the German light cruiser SMS Emden, First World War. The Australia ship won. 1914

Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King, Mr G Clunies Ross (litho)
1598358 Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King, Mr G Clunies Ross (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cocos-Keeling Islands and their Uncrowned King)

Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b / w photo)
1598375 Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in the Keeling Cocos and Christmas Islands)

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) forest, Georgetown, Guyana

Tahitian palm tree
Palm tree leaning over white sand and ocean; Tahiti, French Polynesia

Coconut Palm (Cocos Nucifera) On Kealakekua Bay With View Of Captain Cook Monument; Kona, Hawaii, Island Of Hawaii, United States Of America

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) trees, Hinawnan Beach, Bohol Island, Philippines

Arms of the Straits Settlements on a Willss Cigarette card. The colony consists of Singapore, Penang and Malacca, all three settlements being situated on the Straits of Malacca

Coconut palm in the evening sun sea beach at the grounds of Le Prince Maurice resort near Poste de Flacq June East of Mauritius

Coconut palm leaf in the evening sun sea beach at the grounds of Le Prince Maurice resort near Poste de Flacq June East of Mauritius

Coconut Plantation
The largest coconut plantation in Fiji, at Taveuni Point, Pacific Islands. Date: 1930s

Oil and grease producing plant, illustration engraving on white

Cocos, one and a half Coconuts

Pier with Ccocs island in the background, Guam, US Territory, Central Pacific

Picture No. 10861950
Coconut palm (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10861951
Coconut palms (Cocos nucifera), Anakena Beach, Easter Island (Rapa Nui), Chile Date:

Picture No. 10758358
Coconut palm - a single coconut palm grows on a dream beach in tropical Queensland. At sunrise. (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Picture No. 10758355
Coconut palm - a single coconut palm grows on a white beach in tropical Queensland (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Picture No. 10865290
Coconut on beach (Cocos nucifera). Bora Bora, French Polynesia Date:

Picture No. 10767071
COCONUT PALMS (Cocos nucifera) Date:

Cocoa nucifera L. coco palm
Coconut and coco palm illustrations from Koehlers Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen, 1887-1888, held in the Natural History Museums Botany Library

Cocus nucifera, coconut palm
Plate 985 from the John Reeves Collection of Botanical Drawings from Canton, China. Held in the Botany Library at the Natural History Museum, London

Coconut palms, Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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"Cocos: From War Zones to Tropical Paradises" In the midst of World War I, the German cruiser SMS Emden found itself under attack by HMAS Sydney near Cocos Island. The battle between these two naval powerhouses marked a significant moment in history. However, beyond its association with war, "cocos" also brings to mind the majestic coconut tree (Cocos nucifera L. ). These trees have become synonymous with tropical landscapes and exotic destinations worldwide. One such place is American Samoa's Pago Pago, where copra production thrives. This valuable commodity derived from coconuts plays a crucial role in local economies and global trade. Moving across oceans to Seychelles' Anse Takamaka and Anse la Blague beaches, we find ourselves surrounded by coconut palms against stunning backdrops of Indian Ocean beauty. These picturesque shores are perfect for relaxation and exploration alike. The allure of palm-fringed coastlines continues as we venture into Maldives' Mahaanaelhihuraa at South Male Atoll and Kunfunadhoo at Baa Atoll. Here, towering coconut palms stand tall amidst pristine white sands, creating an idyllic tropical paradise that dreams are made of. Further north in Nord Nilandhe Atoll lies Filitheyo island – another haven adorned with swaying coconut trees. Their presence adds charm to this already enchanting destination in the Maldives archipelago. From war-torn waters to tranquil beachfronts, cocos symbolize resilience and natural beauty across diverse landscapes around the world. Whether witnessing historical battles or basking on sandy shores beneath their shade, these magnificent trees continue to captivate our hearts wherever they grow.