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Convict ward on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848
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Convict ward on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848
Convict ward on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London, 1848. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation. Prisoners were used as labourers in the dockyards. The hulks (tenders) were usually naval vessels that were no longer seaworthy. From The Illustrated London News, 1848
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This print takes us back to the year 1848, offering a glimpse into the harsh reality of convict life on board the prison hulk Warrior at Woolwich, London. The image showcases a crowded convict ward, where prisoners were confined as an intermediate punishment between ordinary gaols and transportation. The sheer magnitude of this hulk is evident as it held up to 600 inmates who were put to work as laborers in the nearby dockyards. Once seaworthy naval vessels, these hulks now served as floating penitentiaries for those who had fallen afoul of the law. The monochrome composition adds to the somber atmosphere surrounding this scene from Victorian England. Men can be seen scattered throughout the ward, their faces etched with hardship and despair. A canteen stands in one corner, perhaps providing some meager respite amidst their bleak existence. This image serves as a metaphor for both crime and punishment during this era. It reflects society's attempt to maintain law and order while grappling with overcrowded prisons and limited resources. As we gaze upon this wood engraving from The Illustrated London News, we are transported back in time to witness a chapter in history that reminds us of Britain's struggle with criminal justice reform during the 19th century.
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