British emigrant ship being towed out of harbour before setting sail for Sydney, Australia. Artist: Unknown

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British emigrant ship being towed out of harbour before setting sail for Sydney, Australia. Certain skilled men and their families were given assisted passages, as were some single women between 18 and 30 who had been domestic or farm servants.

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Size: 3833px × 2735px
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Photo credit: © Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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