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Who were the people on the SS Windrush?
The people from the SS Windrush were West Indians who came to England in 1948 to have a better life and came to get jobs.
What is the windrush?
The SS Empire Windrush was a ship which was used by a lot of migrants from the Caribbean when they were going to England in the late 1940s.
When did wind-rush come to England?
the windrush arrived in Britain in 1948
How many people were on the Windrush Ship in 1948?
There were around 492 passengers on the HMT Empire Windrush ship that arrived in Britain in June 1948 from Jamaica, marking the beginning of large-scale migration from the Caribbean to the UK.
Who was the captain of the Empire Windrush?
The captain of the Empire Windrush was Captain Arne Rinnan. He was a Norwegian sea captain who commanded the ship during its voyage from Jamaica to the United Kingdom in 1948.
When did the windrush sink?
1954 by a bomb
How long did it take the windrush to sail to Britain?
The Windrush, which was officially named MV Empire Windrush, took about two weeks to sail from Jamaica to Britain. It departed from Jamaica on May 24, 1948, and arrived at Tilbury Docks in Essex on June 22, 1948. The journey covered approximately 8,000 miles, making it a significant voyage for many Caribbean migrants who were seeking new opportunities in the UK.
How many people could fit in HMS windrush?
HMS Windrush was a British frigate which was transferred to the Free French Navy in 1944 who renamed her Decouverte.
Where did the people on the windrush ship settle?
Those who arrived on the Empire Windrush in 1948 had been housed in Clapham South Deep Air Raid Shelter, before being dispersed across the country to areas in which their labour was needed.
What happened to the Empire Windrush?
The Empire Windrush was a ship that took immigrants from the Caribbean to Britain.
How long is the river windrush in bourton on the water?
the river windrush is about 4 miles long!
What are the release dates for The Inside Story - 1948?
The Inside Story - 1948 was released on: USA: 14 March 1948
