AMPHITRITE WRECKED
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AMPHITRITE WRECKED
Carrying female convicts to New South Wales, she is wrecked on Boulogne sands; of 131, only 3 are saved
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1833 Boulogne Convicts Sands Saved Wrecked
EDITORS COMMENTS
"Amidst the tumultuous waves of the English Channel, the once proud ship, Amphitite, lies wrecked on the Boulogne sands in this evocative 19th-century print. The Amphitite, a transport vessel carrying 131 female convicts from England to New South Wales, met its unfortunate end in August 1833. The treacherous waters of the English Channel, notorious for their unpredictability, claimed the lives of over 100 women as the ship was driven ashore. The print, produced by an unknown artist, captures the chaos and desperation of the scene as the Amphitite's crew and survivors scramble to safety. Only three of the convicts are reported to have been saved, leaving behind a tragic tale of loss and survival. The Amphitite was part of a larger fleet of transport ships that played a crucial role in the British penal colonies in Australia. The convict transportation system, which operated from 1787 until 1868, saw the forcible removal of over 160,000 men, women, and children from the United Kingdom to the colonies. This historical print offers a poignant reminder of the harsh realities faced by those who were sentenced to transportation. It also highlights the dangerous journey that awaited them, as they braved the treacherous waters of the English Channel in search of a new life in a far-off land." This print is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important chapter in the history of transportation to Australia and the challenges faced by those who were sentenced to serve their time in the colonies. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of the penal system and the dangers of the sea. The print is from the extensive collection of historical images available at Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. It is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of transportation, maritime history, or the social history of the 19th century.
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