Emigration of the Russian Jews from Liverpool
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Emigration of the Russian Jews from Liverpool
Emigration of the Russian Jews - the doctor examining steerage passengers before their departure from Liverpool. A scene on board the Guion liner Wisconsin, in the Mersey. Date: 1891
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1891 Departure Doctor Emigrants Emigration Examining Immigrants Immigration Jewish Jews Liverpool Mersey Passengers Shipboard Steerage Wisconsin Liner
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment in the history of Jewish emigration from Russia in the late 1800s. The scene takes place on board the Guion liner Wisconsin, docked in the Mersey River in Liverpool, England, in 1891. In the foreground, a doctor carefully examines a young Jewish immigrant, checking her health before she embarks on her long journey to a new life in a foreign land. The steerage passengers, many of them Russian Jews seeking refuge from persecution and poverty in their homeland, huddle together in the background, their faces etched with anxiety and anticipation. The Emigration of Russian Jews through Liverpool was a significant phenomenon during the 1880s and 1890s. Thousands of Jews fled from the Russian Empire, escaping pogroms, discrimination, and economic hardship. Liverpool, with its well-established Jewish community and extensive maritime connections, became a major port of departure for Jewish immigrants bound for America and other destinations. The doctor's examination was an essential part of the emigration process. The British government required all steerage passengers to undergo medical inspections to prevent the spread of diseases and maintain public health. The scene in this photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Jewish immigrants, who braved the challenges of travel and the uncertainty of a new life in a foreign land. The image also highlights the role of Liverpool as a gateway to a new world and a beacon of hope for countless Jewish families seeking a better future.
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