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Steerage passengers, working ones way out
Steerage passengers on an emigrant ship out of Liverpool to New York, 1896, working their passage to America. The journey began for these emigrants in London with an emigrant train from Euston to Liverpool. Date: 1896
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1896 Emigrant Emigrants Emigrating Emigration Immigrants Immigration Liverpool Passage Passengers Steerage
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This evocative photograph captures the determination and resilience of steerage passengers aboard an emigrant ship leaving Liverpool for New York in 1896. The image portrays a group of travelers, likely mostly from England, working together to unload cargo from the ship's hold. Their journey had begun long before this moment, with an emigrant train from Euston Station in London that carried them to the port city. The 1890s saw a surge in emigration from Europe to the United States, driven by economic hardship and the promise of new opportunities in America. Steerage passengers, who made up the majority of emigrants, traveled in the least expensive section of the ship. Conditions were cramped and unsanitary, but the cost was significantly lower than that of cabins in the first or second class. The passengers in this photograph are shown working to earn their passage by helping to unload cargo. This practice, known as "working passage," allowed some passengers to reduce their travel costs. The work was hard and often dangerous, but it provided a means for these individuals to begin their new lives in America with fewer financial burdens. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and struggles faced by those who emigrated during this period. It is a testament to the human spirit and the enduring desire for a better future.
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