“The air was dark above Gravesend..." (pg. 3)
Gravesend is a town located on the southern bank of the River Thames in the English county of Kent. Due to its orientation along the highly trafficked river and its existence dating as far back as 1086, Gravesend has become historically renowned as a shipping port. For centuries it was a center for tourism and commerce as seafaring travelers made their way east from London. Conrad references this town probably because of its foreboding sounding name. If broken into two parts, grave-send, the town becomes a foreshadowing device saying that those who travel to the Congo are journeying toward their graves.
"History Of Gravesend." Kent Business Directory - Free Business Listings. Web. 11 Aug. 2009. http://www.kentfind.co.uk/about/gravesend/history.php
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