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Poster Print : Prison ship Success Australia, c. 1890
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Prison ship Success Australia, c. 1890
Image show offcers quarters on board. The ship was converted into a floating museum and used to display the horrors of the penal era. She was destroyed by fire in 1946
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Media ID 23440044
1946 Beattie Converted Destroyed Floating Hobart Horrors Penal Prison Quarters Success
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Media Storehouse Poster Prints featuring the Prison Ship Success Australia, c. 1890. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the officers' quarters on board this historic vessel. Once a symbol of Australia's penal past, the Prison Ship Success was later converted into a floating museum, preserving the harsh realities of the era. Tragically, the ship was lost to fire in 1946. Our high-quality poster prints bring the history and intrigue of this remarkable vessel into your home or office, making for a thought-provoking and engaging conversation piece.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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 photograph, captured by Beattie Studio in the late 19th century, offers a rare glimpse into the officers' quarters on board the Prison Ship Success, docked in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. The Prison Ship Success, a former penal vessel, was converted into a floating museum in the 1880s and 1890s, providing visitors with a sobering reminder of the harsh realities of the penal era. The Prison Ship Success had a long and storied history, having been in operation from the 1820s until its tragic destruction by fire in 1946. During its service, it transported thousands of convicts from Britain to Australia, enduring the arduous journey across the sea in cramped and inhumane conditions. The officers' quarters, as depicted in this photograph, offer a stark contrast to the cramped and grim living conditions endured by the convicts. The traditional Victorian decor, with its ornate furnishings and high ceilings, speaks to a time of relative comfort and privilege. However, it is important to remember that even those in positions of authority were not immune to the harsh realities of life aboard the prison ship. This photograph, with its historical significance, serves as a poignant reminder of Australia's past and the cultural importance of preserving and sharing historical artifacts. The Prison Ship Success, though no longer in existence, continues to be a subject of fascination and study for historians, students, and travelers alike, offering a window into a time long past.
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