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Onboard the prison ship The Warrior
Interior of the convict ship The Warrior in Woolwich, London. Date: 1846
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1840s 1846 Arsenal Convict Convicts Deck Docked Hulks Moored Permanently Prison Prisoners Ward Warrior Woolwich
A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this captivating image of the interior of the convict ship The Warrior from Mary Evans Prints Online. Dated 1846, this evocative print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting you aboard the infamous prison ship docked in Woolwich, London. With intricate details and stunning resolution, each print is a testament to the rich history of maritime travel and the human experience. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautiful Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 40cm (23.4" x 15.7")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Onboard the Prison Ship The Warrior (Interior of the Convict Ship The Warrior in Woolwich, London. Date: 1846) This evocative image captures the interior of the prison ship The Warrior, permanently moored in Woolwich, London, on the banks of the River Thames in 1846. The Warrior was one of several prison ships used during the 18th and 19th centuries to house convicts transported from Britain to its colonies. The photograph offers a glimpse into the cramped and grim conditions endured by the convicts aboard. The dimly lit, dank interior is filled with rows of hammocks, each one occupied by a weary and despondent-looking convict. The air is thick with the smell of sweat, dampness, and despair. The only sources of light come from small windows high above, casting long shadows across the deck. The Warrior was part of a fleet of prison ships, known as hulks, that were permanently moored in the Thames Estuary. These ships served as holding cells for convicts awaiting transportation or those who had served their sentences but were unable to pay their passage back to Britain. The ships were notorious for their poor living conditions, which often led to disease, malnutrition, and even death. The Royal Arsenal, a major military installation, can be seen in the background, a stark reminder of the military might of the British Empire. The Warrior, like other prison ships, was a grim and necessary part of the convict transportation system, a system that saw over 160,000 convicts transported to Australia and other colonies between 1788 and 1868. This photograph offers a poignant and powerful reminder of the human cost of transportation and the harsh realities faced by those who were sentenced to serve time aboard these floating prisons.
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