Woolwich hulks - Warrior and Sulphur
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Woolwich hulks - Warrior and Sulphur
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - the Warrior with washing-ship Sulphur. Date: 1862
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Hulks Pauper Prison Sulphur Warrior Washin G Woolwich Workhouse
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the haunting scene of the Woolwich hulks, two former warships, the Warrior and Sulphur, repurposed as prison ships off the coast of Woolwich, England in 1862. The Warrior, a once-proud naval vessel, now serves as a grim penal institution, its once resplendent sails replaced by makeshift washing lines. The Sulphur, a pauper ship, is moored alongside, used to provide washing facilities for the prisoners on the Warrior. The dejected figures of paupers and prisoners can be seen in the foreground, their daily routines a stark contrast to the grand naval history of these once-mighty ships. The Woolwich hulks were a grim reminder of the social and economic realities of the time, a testament to the harsh conditions endured by the poor and the criminal classes. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex and often overlooked history of these floating prisons, which played a significant role in the social and penal history of England during the 18th and 19th centuries." "The Woolwich hulks were a collection of old, decommissioned ships that were converted into prison ships and moored off the coast of Woolwich, England. They were used to house prisoners, often debtors, vagrants, and the criminally insane, as well as paupers and the sick and infirm. Conditions on the hulks were notoriously poor, with overcrowding, disease, and a lack of basic amenities leading to high mortality rates. The hulks were in use from the late 17th century until the mid-19th century, when they were gradually replaced by more humane prison facilities on land. This photograph, taken in 1862, offers a glimpse into the grim world of the Woolwich hulks, a world of poverty, disease, and despair that has long since been forgotten.
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