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Emigration. Irish Emigrants Leaving Queenstown Harbour
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Emigration. Irish Emigrants Leaving Queenstown Harbour
Detailed harbour scene with hundreds of emigrants waiting for the boat for New York, steam ships in the background. In the foreground barefoot young lads are expectantly waiting, ladies are buying lucky heather and rosaries for the voyage and would-be emigrants wait for their names to be called by the White Star Line officers
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1874 Back Ground Bare Foot Buying Called Detailed Emigrants Emigration Expectantly Foreground Heather Hundreds Lads Leaving Lucky Names Queenstown Rosaries Voyage Wait Waiting Officers
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This print captures a poignant moment in history - the emigration of Irish families leaving Queenstown Harbour for a new life in New York. The detailed scene depicts hundreds of hopeful emigrants eagerly waiting for their boat, with steam ships looming in the background.
In the foreground, barefoot young lads stand expectantly, while ladies purchase lucky heather and rosaries for the voyage ahead. Would-be emigrants anxiously wait for their names to be called by White Star Line officers, symbolizing both the excitement and uncertainty that comes with starting anew.
The historical significance of this image is palpable, transporting viewers back to 1874 when waves of Irish immigrants sought better opportunities across the Atlantic. The hustle and bustle of the harbour, combined with the individual stories etched on each face, make this scene come alive.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from the past, we are reminded of the resilience and courage displayed by those who embarked on such journeys. Their hopes and dreams encapsulated in this single moment captured forever on film by Rights Managed - a testament to human spirit and determination against all odds.
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