Emigrant ship at the time of the Irish Famine

On board an emigrant ship to America at the time of the Irish Potato Famine. Poor conditions and overcrowding often led to mortality rates of 30% aboard these 'coffin ships'. One man has his pulse felt. Is he still alive?

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Mary Evans

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18 x 14 inches / 46 x 34 cm

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