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Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Creator: Unknown
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Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850. Emigrants leaving Britain for the colonies: United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia or New Zealand. The average annual emigration from the United Kingdom between 1825 and 1850 was 91, 407. The majority of emigrants take a steerage passage, and go out at the cheapest rate....The passengers...being all assembled upon the quarter-deck, the clerk of the passenger-broker, accompanied by the ship's surgeon...proceeds to call for the tickets...A double purpose is answered by the Roll-call - the verification of the passenger-list, and the medical inspection of the emigrants, on behalf of the captain and owners. The previous inspection on the part of the Governor was for the purpose of preventing the risk of contagious disease on board'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Quarter-Deck of an Emigrant Ship - Roll-Call, 1850', offers a glimpse into the crowded and intense atmosphere of a departing emigrant ship during the 19th century. The image captures the moment when the clerk of the passenger-broker and the ship's surgeon conduct a roll-call on the quarter-deck of the vessel. The emigrants, hailing from Britain, are preparing to embark on a new life in the colonies, including the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, or New Zealand. During this period, the average annual emigration from the United Kingdom stood at 91,407. The majority of emigrants traveled in steerage, opting for the cheapest passage. The passengers, both men and women, are seen assembled on the quarter-deck, awaiting the clerk's call. The roll-call served a dual purpose: it allowed for the verification of the passenger list and facilitated a medical inspection of the emigrants, ensuring the health and safety of the crew and other passengers. The previous inspection, carried out by the Governor, aimed to prevent the risk of contagious disease on board. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and uncertainty, as the emigrants, many of whom appear destitute and impoverished, prepare to leave their homeland and start anew in unfamiliar lands. The photograph, published in the Illustrated London News in 1850, offers a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the statistics of mass emigration during the Victorian era.
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