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Emigrants going to Australia 1887
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Emigrants going to Australia 1887
Men, women and children travelling to Australia for a new life. Showing them saying good bye to their love ones, maybe never to see again, the turbulent time on-board during the journey and seeing land ahead. Date: 1887
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1887 Desk Emigrant Emigrants Handkerchiefs Passengers Rough Travelling Waving
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of departure for intrepid emigrants bound for Australia in 1887. The image portrays a crowd of men, women, and children, their faces etched with a mix of excitement and sadness as they bid farewell to their loved ones. The scene is set in the bustling port of Britain, with the sound of waves crashing against the shore and the smell of the sea in the air. The emigrants are shown boarding a rough-hewn ship, the turbulent sea visible in the background. The wooden decks are crowded with passengers, their belongings piled high, as they prepare for the long journey ahead. Some cling to their children, tears streaming down their faces, while others wave handkerchiefs goodbye, their eyes filled with hope and trepidation. The 1880s were a time of mass migration, with thousands leaving their homeland in search of a new life in Australia. The journey was not an easy one, with storms, rough seas, and the ever-present threat of disease and sickness. But for many, the promise of a better future was worth the risk. As the ship sails away, the emigrants look back at the shoreline, their hearts heavy with emotion. They know that they may never see their loved ones again, but they are determined to forge a new life in a land far, far away. The photograph captures the essence of this brave and resilient spirit, a testament to the human capacity for hope and determination in the face of adversity.
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