Woolwich hulks - hospital ship Unit
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Woolwich hulks - hospital ship Unit
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - top deck of hospital ship Unit. Date: 1862
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Deck Hulks Pauper Prison Unit Woolwich Workhouse
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This evocative image captures the top deck of the hospital ship "Unit," one of the Woolwich hulks moored in the Thames River during the mid-19th century. The Woolwich hulks, a collection of decommissioned ships repurposed as prison vessels and workhouses, were infamous for their grim conditions and inhumane treatment of their inhabitants. The hospital ship "Unit," however, was a beacon of hope amidst the squalor. Established in 1856, it provided medical care to the sick and injured paupers housed in the Woolwich hulks. The top deck of the hospital ship is shown here teeming with activity, as medical staff attend to patients lying on makeshift beds. The patients, weak and frail, gaze out at the river or convalesce under the watchful eyes of their caregivers. The hospital ship "Unit" was a crucial component of the British workhouse system, which aimed to provide shelter, food, and medical care to the destitute. However, the conditions on the Woolwich hulks were far from ideal, and the hospital ship was often overcrowded and underfunded. Despite these challenges, the dedicated medical staff worked tirelessly to provide the best possible care to the patients, who were often the most vulnerable members of society. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the hospital ship "Unit" and the Woolwich hulks during a time when the plight of the poor and sick was largely overlooked by society. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of compassion and care for those in need, even in the most challenging of circumstances.
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