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Transportation: Convict ship ready to sail from England to Australia, parts of which Britain used as a penal colony. Friends and relations having said farewell, probably for ever, wave from the shore. Early 19th century engraving
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Transportation: Convict ship ready to sail from England to Australia, parts of which Britain used as a penal colony. Friends and relations having said farewell, probably for ever, wave from the shore. Early 19th century engraving
537637 Transportation: Convict ship ready to sail from England to Australia, parts of which Britain used as a penal colony. Friends and relations having said farewell, probably for ever, wave from the shore. Early 19th century engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG
Media ID 38088618
© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images
Colony Convict Exile Farewell Friends Order Parts Penal Ready Relations Sail Wave
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This haunting engraving captures a poignant moment in history as a convict ship prepares to set sail from England to Australia, where Britain used parts of the continent as a penal colony. Friends and relations stand on the shore, waving goodbye, knowing that it may be forever. The scene is filled with emotion and uncertainty, as those left behind grapple with the harsh reality of colonialism and crime.
The early 19th-century image serves as a stark reminder of the brutal punishment inflicted upon prisoners during this time period. The act of transportation was seen as a form of exile and served as a way for Britain to rid itself of criminals while also expanding its empire.
As we gaze upon this black-and-white engraving, we are transported back in time to witness the pain and suffering endured by those forced onto these ships. It is a powerful depiction of law and order, punishment, and the lasting impact of colonialism on both sides of the world.
Let us remember those who were sent away against their will, their stories etched into history through images like this one.
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