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Onboard the prison ship The Warrior
Prisoners wash at low basins while observed by officers, onboard the convict hulk ship, The Warrior. The practice of confining offenders on board such ships was first adopted in England in 1776; it was popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and was often used to hold convicts awaiting transportation to penal colonies
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18cm (9.6" x 7.1")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Onboard the Prison Ship The Warrior: A Snapshot of Nineteenth-Century Penal Practices This evocative image captures a moment in the daily routine of life aboard the prison ship The Warrior, a convict hulk moored in the Thames Estuary off England during the 1840s. The hulks system, which began in England in 1776, was a controversial penal practice used extensively throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. Convicts awaiting transportation to penal colonies were confined on these old, repurposed ships, which served as makeshift jails. In this photograph, prisoners are seen washing at low basins while being closely observed by officers. The practice of washing was an essential part of maintaining hygiene and preventing the spread of diseases on board the crowded ships. The prisoners' vulnerability and submissive posture contrast sharply with the stern gaze and authoritative presence of the officers, underscoring the power dynamics at play. The hulks system was a significant part of the penal history of England and its colonies. The practice was widely criticized for its inhumane conditions, with overcrowding, poor sanitation, and lack of adequate food and medical care leading to high mortality rates. Despite these criticisms, the hulks system remained in use until the mid-19th century, when it was gradually replaced by other penal institutions. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, providing valuable insights into the daily lives of convicts and the penal practices of the time. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the historical significance of the hulks system and the human stories that lie behind it.
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