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Convict Ship
The Convict Ship success in Melbourne, Australia
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Media ID 4416730
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Convict Convicts Melbourne Prison Prisoner Prisoners Punishment Success
A4 (29.7 x 21cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our stunning Convict Ship poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an iconic image of the "Success" convict ship from Mary Evans Prints Online, this poster transports you to the early days of Melbourne, Australia. With intricate details and vibrant colors, this rights-managed print makes a captivating addition to any room. Bring history to life with this beautiful and authentic poster print."
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.3cm x 19.1cm (11.9" x 7.5")
Estimated Product Size is 30.3cm x 21.6cm (11.9" x 8.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative image captures the arrival of the convict ship, "Success," in the port of Melbourne, Australia, in 1853. The ship, laden with the grim cargo of convicts transported from Britain, represents a poignant chapter in the history of both Australia and the United Kingdom. Convict transportation was a key aspect of Australia's penal history, with thousands of men, women, and children transported from the overcrowded prisons of Britain to the colonies as a form of punishment. The practice began in 1788 with the arrival of the First Fleet in New South Wales and continued until the 1860s. The "Success" was one of many ships that made the long and perilous journey from England to Australia, carrying with it the hopes and fears of both the convicts and the free settlers who awaited their arrival. The convicts, shackled and dressed in the distinctive striped uniforms, would have endured harsh conditions during the voyage, including cramped quarters, poor food, and the ever-present threat of disease. Upon arrival in Melbourne, the convicts were processed and assigned to work on public projects or to private employers. Some were given the chance to start new lives, while others faced continued hardship and struggle. The arrival of the "Success" and its human cargo underscores the complex and often controversial history of convict transportation and its impact on the development of Australia as a nation. This photograph, taken from the dockside, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the shores of Melbourne were a place of both hope and despair for those who disembarked from ships like the "Success." The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie at the heart of Australia's rich and complex history.
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