Embarkation of an Emigrant Ship, Liverpool, 1850
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Embarkation of an Emigrant Ship, Liverpool, 1850
Engraving showing a bustling dock yard scene as emigrants, with trunks and boxes, line up to board their ship at Waterloo Docks, Liverpool, 1850. In 1848 153, 902 emigrants travelled steerage to the USA and British colonies from Liverpool. Only 4, 639 travelled first or second class in the same period
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1848 1850 Boxes Bustling Colonies Dock Docks Embarkation Emigrant Emigrants Liverpool Steerage Travelled Trunks Waterloo Yard
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Step back in time to the bustling dockyards of Liverpool in 1850 with this engraving titled "Embarkation of an Emigrant Ship, Liverpool, 1850." The scene depicts a flurry of activity as emigrants with trunks and boxes in tow line up to board their ship at Waterloo Docks.
In the year 1848 alone, a staggering 153,902 individuals traveled steerage to the USA and British colonies from Liverpool. This engraving serves as a poignant reminder of the mass exodus that took place during this period of history. Interestingly, only a fraction - 4,639 individuals - traveled first or second class during the same timeframe.
The historical significance of this image cannot be understated. It offers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities faced by those who embarked on these journeys in search of new beginnings. The import of goods and people through Liverpool's docks played a crucial role in shaping both local and global economies.
As you study this print closely, let your imagination transport you back to a time when hope mingled with uncertainty on these crowded docks. Experience the sights and sounds of embarkation day through this remarkable piece from Mary Evans Prints Online's collection of Rights Managed prints.
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