Emden hiding at Simeuloeë (World War I era (1914)) was an event in the history of Aceh recorded by Jongejan in Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu. The German cruiser Emden once hid at Simeuloeë.
Date and Context
The event is dated to World War I era (1914).
Account
The German cruiser Emden once hid at Simeuloeë. Where it hid, an entire squadron could easily find unseen anchorage - indicating the strategic sheltered bays of the island.
Significance
The event is recorded by Jongejan as part of the broader historical narrative of Aceh and the Atjeh conflict period. It illustrates the complex interplay of local Atjehers politics, Dutch colonial administration, and the religious and military leadership that shaped the region’s history.
See Also
Source
Land en Volk van Atjeh Vroeger en Nu, by J. Jongejans, Oud-Resident van het Gewest Atjeh en Onderhoorigheden, with a foreword by Dr. H. Colijn (Baarn: Hollandia Drukkerij N.V., c. 1938), pp. 57.