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Transportation: Convict ship ready to sail from England to Australia, parts of which
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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Australia Century Colonialism Colony Convict Crime Early Exile Farewell Friends Order Parts Prisoner Punishment Ready Relations Sail Ship Shore Transportation Wave Penal
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This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back to the early 19th century, showcasing a significant chapter in history - the transportation of convicts from England to Australia. The image portrays a convict ship, fully prepared for its arduous journey across the vast ocean, serving as a vessel of punishment and exile for those who had committed crimes in Britain. As we gaze upon this engraving, our attention is drawn to the poignant scene onshore. Friends and relations bid farewell to their loved ones with heavy hearts, knowing that this separation may be permanent. Their tearful waves symbolize both hope and despair; hope that their beloved prisoners will find redemption in a new land, but also despair at the uncertainty they face so far away. The image serves as a powerful reminder of Britain's colonialism during this era. Australia was utilized as a penal colony where English convicts were sent to serve out their sentences through forced labor and isolation from society. This practice aimed not only at punishing criminals but also at establishing British control over distant territories. Through this evocative photograph print, UIG transports us back in time to witness an important aspect of history - one that reflects both the harsh realities faced by convicts and the emotional toll it took on their friends and family left behind onshore.
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