๐๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ: DEATH SHIPS: The story of life and death on six big emigrant ships ๐
๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ: Doug Limbrick โ๏ธ
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“DEATH SHIPS: The story of life and death on six big emigrant ships” by Doug Limbrick offers a compelling dive into history. Following the 1851 gold rush in Australia, a wave of emigration swept across Britain, sending thousands on perilous sea voyages to the Australian colonies.
Conditions aboard these ships, especially for steerage passengers, were notoriously poor, prompting the Emigration Commission to assign a surgeon superintendent to oversee each voyage. Seasickness and unsanitary living quarters plagued the travelers. In 1852, six North American-built shipsโWanata, Beejapore, Marco Polo, Shackamaxon, Ticonderoga, and Bourneufโwere used to transport nearly 5,000 emigrants from Britain to Australia. This book explores the development and acquisition of these vessels and the experiences of those on board.
Before reading, I had little knowledge of how emigration to Australia unfolded during this period, but Limbrickโs detailed narrative brought it to life. The cover design is striking, and the title perfectly captures the essence of the book. It’s a must-read for anyone with a passion for history, and I’m thrilled to have come across this well-researched and engaging book.
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