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On board a prison hulk, 1848
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On board a prison hulk, 1848
On board a prison hulk, 1848. A warder watching prisoners entering their ward on board convict hulk Warrior at Woolwich. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation. Prisoners were used as labourers in the navy dockyards. The hulks (tenders) were usually naval vessels that were no longer seaworthy. From The Illustrated London News, 1848
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Behind Bars Convict Greenwich Guarding Imprisonment Law And Order Penitentiary Prison Prison Hulk Prison Warden Prisoner Punishment Warder Woolwich Ann Ronan Pictures Metaphor Wood Engraving
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This print captures the somber atmosphere on board a prison hulk in 1848. The image showcases a warder diligently observing as prisoners enter their designated ward on the convict hulk Warrior, docked at Woolwich. This particular hulk, capable of housing 600 inmates, served as an intermediate confinement facility between traditional gaols and transportation for convicts. The prisoners depicted were not only confined but also utilized as laborers in the navy dockyards. These hulks, formerly seaworthy naval vessels now repurposed for imprisonment, played a significant role in maintaining law and order during this era. The photograph offers a glimpse into Victorian England's approach to punishment and rehabilitation. Behind bars, these men face the consequences of their crimes while under constant supervision by vigilant warders like the one portrayed here. With its monochrome composition and wood engraving style, this print evokes a sense of historical authenticity. It serves as both a metaphorical representation of imprisonment and an invaluable record of Britain's penal system in the 19th century. Captured by an unknown creator and featured in The Illustrated London News publication from 1848, this image stands as a testament to the harsh realities faced by those who transgressed society's laws during that time period.
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