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PRISON HULK BAHAMA
Prison hulk " Bahama" moored off Gillingham (on The Thames). Norwegian prisoners were kept there
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Media ID 1433027
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1810 Bahama Gillingham Hulk Hulks L Aw Moored Norwegian Prison Prisoners Prisons
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
"Bring the historic beauty of the past into your home with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This captivating image, "Prison Hulk Bahama" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a fascinating moment in time as the Prison Hulk Bahama, a former naval vessel used to house Norwegian prisoners, is moored off Gillingham on the Thames. Our premium canvas prints are meticulously crafted using high-quality materials and vibrant inks to bring out every detail in this evocative photograph. Transform any room into a gallery with this striking addition to your decor. Order now and step back in time with every glance."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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.
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1. Title: "Prison Hulk Bahama: A Floating Penitentiary on the Thames, 1810" This evocative image captures the Prison Hulk Bahama, a floating penal institution moored off the coast of Gillingham, on the River Thames, in 1810. During this period, Britain's prison system was undergoing significant expansion to accommodate the growing number of convicts, leading to the use of hulks as makeshift prisons. The Prison Hulks, including the Bahama, were once decommissioned naval vessels repurposed as correctional facilities. They served as a grim alternative to traditional prisons, housing thousands of convicts in cramped and unsanitary conditions. The Norwegian prisoners depicted in this photograph were among the many inmates transported to Britain for various offenses and held in these floating prisons. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of life aboard these vessels. The prisoners, dressed in ragged clothing, can be seen crowded on the deck, while the ship's rigging looms overhead. The desolate landscape surrounding the hulk underscores the isolation and isolation experienced by the inmates. The Prison Hulks were a significant part of British penal history, serving as a precursor to the establishment of Australia as a penal colony. The use of hulks as prisons was eventually phased out due to their inhumane conditions and the recognition of the need for more humane and effective penal systems. This photograph, taken from the collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a poignant reminder of the history of prison reform and the treatment of convicts in early 19th century Britain. It serves as a testament to the resilience of those who endured the harsh conditions aboard the Prison Hulks and the ongoing evolution of the criminal justice system.
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