Cooke, Edward William, 1811-1880 :Prison-ship, in Portsmouth Harbour. Convicts going on board. Drawn and etched by Edd. Wm Cooke 1828

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Title

Cooke, Edward William, 1811-1880 :Prison-ship, in Portsmouth Harbour. Convicts going on board. Drawn and etched by Edd. Wm Cooke 1828

Content partner

Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

A prison ship, bound for Australia. The ship is a large dilapidated structure, with additional rooms built on deck and washing hanging from lines above. Near the stern, a large rowboat filled with many convicts is moored, with sailors directing the prisoners towards a ladder scaling the ship's side. Wharves are visible beyond the ship Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Etching 160 x 238 mm (plate-mark)

Format

Image

Date created

1828

Creator

Cooke, Edward William, 1811-1880 / Kay, C E (Mrs), active 1970s

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/22699658

Locations

Portsmouth

Related subjects

Convict ships / Criminals / Prisoners / Portsmouth

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