Picture No | 10796716 |
Date | 1873 |
Description | Cartoon, The Coffin Ships 1873 |
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Cartoon, The Coffin Ships. Comment on the lifesaving introduction of the Plimsoll line. Overcrowded 'coffin ships' are portrayed literally in the background as floating coffins with masts and rigging.
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Source | Cartoon by Tenniel in 'Punch', 15 March 1873 |
Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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