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Convict railway
Convict railway, Port Arthur, Tasmania, 1830 Date: 1830
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Convict Copy1 Prison Prisoner Prisoners Tasmanian Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures a moment in time at Port Arthur, Tasmania, during the 19th century when the Convict Railway was in operation. The railway, built by convict labor between 1830 and 1877, was a crucial part of the industrial infrastructure that supported the growing colony. The prisoners, dressed in their distinctive striped uniforms, are seen working diligently on the railway, shoveling gravel or laying tracks. The rough terrain and harsh conditions of the site are evident in the rugged landscape and the worn, weathered appearance of the prisoners and their tools. The Convict Railway was a testament to the hard labor and determination of the convicts who built it. At its peak, it employed over 400 convict workers, who were transported to Tasmania as punishment for their crimes. The railway connected Port Arthur with the Isle of the Dead, where many convicts were buried, and facilitated the transportation of goods and supplies throughout the region. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the history of Port Arthur and the convict era in Tasmania. The image is a poignant reminder of the lives of the prisoners who labored on the railway, and the harsh realities of life in a penal colony during the 19th century.
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