Ship of Death

The harrowing journey of 276 British emigrants aboard the ship Emigrant in 1850 unfolds as they face unimaginable hardships while seeking a new life in Australia. Over four months at sea, they endure cramped conditions, extreme temperatures, and a devastating outbreak of typhus, which claims many lives. The story highlights their struggle for survival amidst despair, revealing the stark realities of 19th-century emigration.