Poster Print : Emigrants queuing for Berth Numbers on their ship, Gravesend
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Emigrants queuing for Berth Numbers on their ship, Gravesend
Engraving showing emigrant passengers being allocated berth numbers at the beginning of a voyage to Australia, 1887. In the background of the image, there are women still weeping at their parting from loved ones
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1887 Allocated Back Ground Beginning Berth Emigrant Emigrants Gravesend Loved Numbers Parting Passengers Queuing Voyage Weeping
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of emigration with our stunning poster print, "Emigrants queuing for Berth Numbers on their ship, Gravesend" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating engraving, created in 1887, offers a glimpse into the past as emigrant passengers eagerly await their turn to board their vessel for a voyage to Australia. In the background, the hustle and bustle of Gravesend's bustling port adds depth and context to the scene. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and transport yourself back in time with every look. Order now and add a touch of historical charm to your space.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative engraving, titled 'Emigrants queuing for Berth Numbers on their ship, Gravesend,' captures a poignant moment in the history of Australian immigration. The image, created in 1887, depicts a crowd of emigrant passengers, mostly women and children, anxiously waiting to be allocated berth numbers for their voyage to Australia. The ship, which can be seen in the background, looms large over the scene, a symbol of both the promise of a new life and the daunting journey that lies ahead. In the foreground, a group of women are still weeping at their parting from loved ones. Their tears speak to the bittersweet nature of emigration, the mix of excitement and sadness that comes with leaving behind all that is familiar. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of migration, the families torn apart by the pursuit of a better life in a far-off land. The scene at Gravesend, a port town in Kent, England, was a common sight in the late 19th century as thousands of Australians set sail from these shores. The allocation of berth numbers was an essential process, ensuring that passengers were assigned a specific space on the ship where they would spend the duration of their journey. This historical engraving, from the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was smaller, and the journey to a new life was both an adventure and a sacrifice. The image is a testament to the resilience and determination of those who made the journey, and to the enduring bonds of family and love that sustained them through the challenges of emigration.
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