On board a prison hulk, 1848. Artist: Unknown

On board a prison hulk, 1848. Artist: Unknown

1-157-997 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

On board a prison hulk, 1848. A warder watching prisoners entering their ward on board convict hulk 'Warrior' at Woolwich. This hulk held 600 and was an intermediate confinement between an ordinary gaol or transportation. Prisoners were used as labourers in the navy dockyards. The hulks (tenders) were usually naval vessels that were no longer seaworthy. From The Illustrated London News, 1848.


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  1. Unknown, attributed to: :

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  1. Wood engraving

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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London Greenwich Greenwich

  1. 51 29 00 N , 000 00 00 E

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3946x2657
File Size : 30,717kb


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  1. 006375
  1. 006375
  1. 0390005018
  1. 1-157-997
  1. 1157997
  1. 5018

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