British Prison Hulks moored off Plymouth. During the 18th and 19th century colonial years, the
British Prison Hulks moored off Plymouth. During the 18th and 19th century colonial years, the Royal Navy produced a steady supply of ships too worn-out to use in combat, but still afloat. The harbour location of prison hulks was also convenient for the temporary holding of convicts awaiting transportation to British Penal Colonies such as Australia. They were decommissioned in the mid-19th century. -- source link
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