The hulks, which retained only their flotational qualities, were typically located in harbors, making them convenient temporary holding quarters for convicts awaiting transportation to Australia and other penal colonies within the British Empire.
The hulks were typically located in harbors. The hulks were making them convenient temporary holding quarters for convicts. These convicts were awaiting transportation to Australia within the British Empire. These convicts were awaiting transportation to other penal colonies within the British Empire. The hulks retained only their flotational qualities.