Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship, recreations
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Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship, recreations
Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896. Recreations on board - the men appear to be playing chess or draughts. The journey began in London with an emigrant train from Euston to Liverpool. Date: 1896
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1896 Amusements Chess Draughts Emigrant Emigrants Emigrating Emigration Liverpool Passengers Recreation Recreations Shipboard Steerage Games
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of respite and camaraderie among the steerage passengers of an emigrant ship en route from Liverpool to New York in 1896. The men in the image, dressed in their best clothes and hats, appear to be engrossed in a game of chess or draughts, their expressions focused and determined. The journey had begun for many of them months earlier, with an arduous train ride from London to Liverpool. Emigrating to America in the late 1800s was a daunting and often perilous undertaking. Steerage passengers endured cramped and unsanitary conditions, with each family or group sharing a small cabin or open deck space. Long hours were spent waiting in line for meals, water, and access to the ship's facilities. Despite these challenges, passengers found ways to pass the time and create a sense of community. Recreations such as card games, singing, and storytelling were common ways to alleviate the monotony and stress of the voyage. The men in this photograph seem to be fully absorbed in their game, oblivious to the rough waters and the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean that lay before them. This image offers a glimpse into the daily life of emigrants during the late 1800s, a time when millions of people left their homes in Europe to seek new opportunities in America. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who braved the unknown to build new lives for themselves and their families.
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