3 ms·Yes, once the colonies the other side of the Atlantic were no longer available for the purpose.by cafard 2y agoYes, once the colonies the other side of the Atlantic were no longer available for the purpose.hulitu 2y ago> Yes, once the colonies the other side of the Atlantic were no longer available for the purpose. I hate to say it, but, the ice started melting in Antarctica. /sdefrost 2y agoNorth Atlantic Ocean. The prisoners sent to the pre-USofA British (and other) colonies.