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Third Class Cabin on the Orient Line to Australia
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Third Class Cabin on the Orient Line to Australia
Rather basic conditions in a 3rd Class Cabin on the Orient Line of Royal Mail Steamers, operating on the route to Australia. Date: 1915
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Basic Basin Beds Bunk Bunks Cabin Mail Orient Route Stand Steamer Steamers Wash
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1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Third Class Cabin on the Orient Line to Australia, 1915 This evocative photograph offers a rare glimpse into the living conditions of third class passengers aboard the Orient Line of Royal Mail Steamers during their journey to Australia in 1915. The image captures the modest interior of a third class cabin, revealing the basic accommodations that passengers endured during their long voyage. The cabin is furnished with simple wooden bunks, arranged in tiers to maximize space. Each bunk is outfitted with a thin mattress and a woolen blanket, providing minimal comfort for the passengers. The cramped quarters are further illuminated by the dim light filtering in from the portholes, casting long shadows and adding to the sense of intimacy and confinement. In the foreground, a washstand and basin can be seen, offering passengers a rudimentary means of maintaining personal hygiene during their journey. The worn appearance of the wooden surface and the chipped enamel basin suggest that these items have seen better days, reflecting the wear and tear of constant use. Despite the spartan surroundings, the photograph also conveys a sense of community and camaraderie among the passengers. The shared experience of traveling by sea to a new land likely fostered a unique bond between those who braved the rough waters in third class cabins, as they faced the challenges of the journey together. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by those who sought a new life in Australia during the early 20th century. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the simple pleasures of life were cherished, and the promise of a better future was worth the price of a third class ticket on the Orient Line.
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