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Prison hulks on the River Thames, George Barrington |
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| © National Maritime Museum, London |
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| Repro ID: PU3065 |
| Description: George Barrington (1755-1804) was a notorious criminal known as 'The Prince of Pickpockets'. He served several sentences on board the prison hulks at Woolwich before being transported to Australia, where he later became Superintendent of Convicts and High Constable in New South Wales. |
| Creator: Nuttall, Fisher & Dixon |
| Date: 1 February 1810 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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