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Convicts in Tasmania
Convicts rafting pine logs, Grummet Island, Macquarie Harbor, Tasmania, 1830 Date: 1830
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Convict Copy1 Prison Prisoner Prisoners Tasmanian Timber Worker F599
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This evocative image captures a group of convicts rafting pine logs on Grummet Island in Macquarie Harbor, Tasmania, during the early 19th century. Dressed in the distinctive striped uniforms of Australian convicts, these men laboriously push and steer their makeshift raft, laden with the valuable timber. The rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions of Tasmania's wilderness serve as a stark reminder of the challenging living and working conditions endured by these prisoners. The convict transportation system, which saw thousands of men and women sent from Britain to Australia as punishment for various crimes, was in operation from 1788 to 1868. Tasmania, then known as Van Diemen's Land, became a major destination for convicts due to its abundant natural resources, particularly its timber industry. The convicts were put to work in various industries, including agriculture, mining, and forestry. The logging industry was a significant contributor to Tasmania's economy, and the labor of convicts was essential to its success. The logs were floated down the rivers to waiting ships, which transported them to markets in Europe and other parts of the world. Despite the harsh conditions and long hours, the convicts' labor was crucial to the development of Tasmania's economy and infrastructure. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the human stories behind the historical narrative of Australia's convict past.
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