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Emigrants going to Australia (engraving)
1595020 Emigrants going to Australia (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emigrants going to Australia. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 February 1887.
C J Staniland); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23394100
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bay Of Biscay Emigrants Emigration Gale Good Bye Gravesend Fine Weather
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Emigrants Embarking on a Journey to Australia - A Glimpse into the Past
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. This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting the hopeful faces of emigrants as they bid farewell to their homeland and set sail for a new life in Australia. The engraving, created by Charles J. Staniland and published in The Illustrated London News in 1887, offers us a window into the emotions and aspirations of these brave individuals. The scene unfolds at Gravesend, where families are seen embracing one another amidst bustling activity on the docks. With berth numbers clutched tightly in their hands, each person eagerly awaits their turn to board the grand ships that will carry them across vast oceans towards an unknown future. Despite the challenges that lie ahead, there is an air of optimism among these courageous souls. As they gaze out towards calm waters under fine weather conditions, anticipation mingles with trepidation. They are embarking on an arduous journey through treacherous seas such as the Bay of Biscay; yet it is this very voyage that holds promises of prosperity and opportunity. This engraving not only serves as a testament to human resilience but also sheds light on one of history's most significant waves of migration – mass emigration from Europe to Australia during the late 19th century. It reminds us of our collective past and invites contemplation about how far we have come since then. As we admire this poignant image captured by Bridgeman Images' Fine Art
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