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Prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848
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Prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848
Prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation. Prisoners were used as labourers in the naval dockyards. Hulks (tenders) were usually old naval vessels that were no longer seaworthy. From The Illustrated London News, 1848
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Greenwich Imprisonment Law And Order Penitentiary Prison Prison Hulk Punishment Woolwich Ann Ronan Pictures Metaphor Wood Engraving
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This print takes us back to the year 1848, providing a glimpse into the concept of punishment and imprisonment in Victorian England. The photograph showcases the imposing Prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London - an intermediate confinement for criminals between ordinary gaols and transportation. With a capacity to hold up to 600 prisoners, this hulk served as both a place of incarceration and labor for those convicted. The image depicts an old naval vessel that had seen better days, now repurposed as a floating penitentiary. Its worn-out appearance serves as a metaphor for the state of law and order during that era. The ship's presence in London's dockyards highlights its significance within Britain's maritime history. Intriguingly, this wood engraving captures not only the physical location but also reflects the monochrome nature of justice prevailing at that time. The stark contrast between light and shadow emphasizes the seriousness of crime and punishment in nineteenth-century England. As we delve into this historical artifact from Ann Ronan Pictures collection, we are transported to an era where prison ships like these were utilized as means of transporting convicts across vast oceans. This print serves as a reminder of how societies have evolved over time in their approach towards criminal justice while shedding light on one particular chapter in Britain's penal history.
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