The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York Cityborough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 American prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard sixteen British prison ships during the American Revolutionary War. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interred in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
Their remains were first gathered and interred in 1808. In 1867 landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, designers of Central Park and Prospect Park, were engaged to prepare a new design for Washington Park as well as a new crypt for the remains of the prison ship martyrs. In 1873, after urban growth hemmed in that site near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the remains were moved and re-interred in a crypt beneath a small monument. Funds were raised for a larger monument, which was designed by noted architect Stanford White. Constructed of granite, its single Doric column 149 feet (45m) in height sits over the crypt at the top of a 100-foot (30m)-wide 33 step staircase. At the top of the column is an eight-ton bronze brazier, a funeral urn, by sculptor Adolf Weinman. President-elect William Howard Taft delivered the principal address when the monument was dedicated in 1908.
Affixed atop an existing column, the statue was mounted by three anonymous artists and their helpers, who were dressed in white construction helmets and reflective vests in imitation of Parks Department workers, early in the morning of April 6, then covered and taken down by NYC Parks officials later that day. A hologram tribute to Snowden was subsequently installed after the statue was removed.
A prison ship, often more precisely termed prison hulk, is a vessel (usually unseaworthy) salvaged as a prison, often to hold convicts or with the British, often civilian internees, awaiting transportation to a penal colony. This practice was popular with the British government in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Tourist in Your Own Town #52 - The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
In the center of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn is the Stanford White designed monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution. Dedicated in 1908, this soaring Doric column honors the 11,500 patriots who died on British prison ships in nearby Wallabout Bay during America's fight for independence. The monument stands as a vivid reminder of their sacrifice.
To learn more, you can visit the park and explore its nature center that contains detailed information about the war, the monument, and the history of the site.
Plan Your Visit to Fort Greene Park - fortgreenepark.org
Fort Greene Park, originally called Washington Park, is Brooklyn’s first public park. The land was used as a defensive location during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of Fort Putnam. In the early 180...
published: 27 Jul 2017
The History of Fort Greene and the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn honors the fallen patriots who died on British Prison Ships in Wallabout Bay.
There’s one thing strange about this monument though. It wasn’t built until 1908, a full 125 years after the Revolutionary War ended.
How did the monument and the park come to be?
(CC en español)
published: 04 Dec 2020
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park memorializes thousands of Revolutionary War prisoners who were captured by the British and kept on Prison Ships. Many of the prisoners were Black, and James Forten was one of the lucky few who was released and survived, going on to become a leading abolitionist and successful businessman.
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published: 25 Feb 2023
A Rare Look inside the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
published: 21 Sep 2022
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument Presentation
published: 22 Nov 2013
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument History
Prison Ship Martyrs
Dr. Weiss
History of the Monument
2009
published: 23 Aug 2009
Prison Ship Martyr's Memorial
During the Revolutionary War for American Independence (1776-1782), maritime prisoners were held in dismantled warships, many of which were anchored just north of the captured Fort Greene. Promises of pardon were made to the prisoners if they would pledge loyalty to King George III. When prisoners refused, the British officers responded, "Let them rot."
During the six years the prison ships were in use, 11,500 prisoners died of disease and starvation. Their bodies were buried in shallow graves along the swampy shoreline. When bones began to wash ashore, they were collected by concerned citizens and the remains were later to a tomb inside the park.
In 1908, thanks to the efforts of The Society of Old Brooklynites, the Daughters of the American Revolution and others, a lasting memo...
published: 23 Aug 2009
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument
Conducted by the The Society of Old Brooklynites this was an absolutely lovely event in Fort Green Park in Brooklyn
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard eleven prison ships. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interned in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
The Society of Old Brooklynites founded in 1880, when Brooklyn was an independent city and the third largest in the USA. Every year --since 1908! -- they hold a summertime Memorial Tribute and commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.
published: 27 Aug 2012
The Prison Ship Martyrs: America's First Prisoners of War
On Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, NY the British had 16 prison ships during the American Revolution. On these prison ships 11,500-plus American patriots and their supporters died during the revolutionary war. That is more deaths than in all the battles of the war combined.
Who were these prisoners? And who were those supporters of the American patriots? Let's learn their story.
published: 20 Nov 2020
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To our right is the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, located in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York, commemorates the more than 11,000 American patriots who died while imprisoned on British prison shi...
In the center of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn is the Stanford White designed monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution. Dedicated in 1908, ...
In the center of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn is the Stanford White designed monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution. Dedicated in 1908, this soaring Doric column honors the 11,500 patriots who died on British prison ships in nearby Wallabout Bay during America's fight for independence. The monument stands as a vivid reminder of their sacrifice.
To learn more, you can visit the park and explore its nature center that contains detailed information about the war, the monument, and the history of the site.
Plan Your Visit to Fort Greene Park - fortgreenepark.org
Fort Greene Park, originally called Washington Park, is Brooklyn’s first public park. The land was used as a defensive location during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of Fort Putnam. In the early 1800s the fort was rebuilt and renamed for Major Nathaniel Greene who oversaw the construction of the original fort and served as General George Washington’s most relied on officer as both Quartermaster General and later Commander of the Southern Forces.
For many years, the park suffered a period of neglect and decline, but was restored in 2006. The Fort Greene Park Conservancy, working with volunteers and the Parks Department, runs a visitor’s center that features a variety of programs.
The National Parks Service is currently reviewing a request to name the memorial as a National Monument.
In the center of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn is the Stanford White designed monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution. Dedicated in 1908, this soaring Doric column honors the 11,500 patriots who died on British prison ships in nearby Wallabout Bay during America's fight for independence. The monument stands as a vivid reminder of their sacrifice.
To learn more, you can visit the park and explore its nature center that contains detailed information about the war, the monument, and the history of the site.
Plan Your Visit to Fort Greene Park - fortgreenepark.org
Fort Greene Park, originally called Washington Park, is Brooklyn’s first public park. The land was used as a defensive location during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of Fort Putnam. In the early 1800s the fort was rebuilt and renamed for Major Nathaniel Greene who oversaw the construction of the original fort and served as General George Washington’s most relied on officer as both Quartermaster General and later Commander of the Southern Forces.
For many years, the park suffered a period of neglect and decline, but was restored in 2006. The Fort Greene Park Conservancy, working with volunteers and the Parks Department, runs a visitor’s center that features a variety of programs.
The National Parks Service is currently reviewing a request to name the memorial as a National Monument.
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn honors the fallen patriots who died on British Prison Ships in Wallabout Bay.
There’s one thing ...
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn honors the fallen patriots who died on British Prison Ships in Wallabout Bay.
There’s one thing strange about this monument though. It wasn’t built until 1908, a full 125 years after the Revolutionary War ended.
How did the monument and the park come to be?
(CC en español)
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn honors the fallen patriots who died on British Prison Ships in Wallabout Bay.
There’s one thing strange about this monument though. It wasn’t built until 1908, a full 125 years after the Revolutionary War ended.
How did the monument and the park come to be?
(CC en español)
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park memorializes thousands of Revolutionary War prisoners who were captured by the British and kept ...
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park memorializes thousands of Revolutionary War prisoners who were captured by the British and kept on Prison Ships. Many of the prisoners were Black, and James Forten was one of the lucky few who was released and survived, going on to become a leading abolitionist and successful businessman.
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory
#fortgreene #jamesforten #blackhistory #revolutionarywar
#newyorkcity #newyork #blackbrooklyn #brooklynhistory
#blackhistorymonth2023 #africanamericanhistorymonth
#blackhistoricalpeople #prisonersofwar #brooklynnavyyard
#Newyorkmonuments #Newyorkoffthebeatenpath
#Newyorkparks #blacksoldier #monument #historicallandmark #droneshots #droneview #drone #historicallandmark
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park memorializes thousands of Revolutionary War prisoners who were captured by the British and kept on Prison Ships. Many of the prisoners were Black, and James Forten was one of the lucky few who was released and survived, going on to become a leading abolitionist and successful businessman.
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory
#fortgreene #jamesforten #blackhistory #revolutionarywar
#newyorkcity #newyork #blackbrooklyn #brooklynhistory
#blackhistorymonth2023 #africanamericanhistorymonth
#blackhistoricalpeople #prisonersofwar #brooklynnavyyard
#Newyorkmonuments #Newyorkoffthebeatenpath
#Newyorkparks #blacksoldier #monument #historicallandmark #droneshots #droneview #drone #historicallandmark
During the Revolutionary War for American Independence (1776-1782), maritime prisoners were held in dismantled warships, many of which were anchored just north ...
During the Revolutionary War for American Independence (1776-1782), maritime prisoners were held in dismantled warships, many of which were anchored just north of the captured Fort Greene. Promises of pardon were made to the prisoners if they would pledge loyalty to King George III. When prisoners refused, the British officers responded, "Let them rot."
During the six years the prison ships were in use, 11,500 prisoners died of disease and starvation. Their bodies were buried in shallow graves along the swampy shoreline. When bones began to wash ashore, they were collected by concerned citizens and the remains were later to a tomb inside the park.
In 1908, thanks to the efforts of The Society of Old Brooklynites, the Daughters of the American Revolution and others, a lasting memorial was constructed to those Prison Ship Martyrs.
These Martyrs are remembered each year by the Society of Old Brooklynites. This year was the 101st Anniversary. The day's ceremony included a piper, speakers, and the laying of a memorial wreath.
Fort Greene Park is located in the Brooklyn communities of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wallabout between DeKalb and Myrtle Avenues.
During the Revolutionary War for American Independence (1776-1782), maritime prisoners were held in dismantled warships, many of which were anchored just north of the captured Fort Greene. Promises of pardon were made to the prisoners if they would pledge loyalty to King George III. When prisoners refused, the British officers responded, "Let them rot."
During the six years the prison ships were in use, 11,500 prisoners died of disease and starvation. Their bodies were buried in shallow graves along the swampy shoreline. When bones began to wash ashore, they were collected by concerned citizens and the remains were later to a tomb inside the park.
In 1908, thanks to the efforts of The Society of Old Brooklynites, the Daughters of the American Revolution and others, a lasting memorial was constructed to those Prison Ship Martyrs.
These Martyrs are remembered each year by the Society of Old Brooklynites. This year was the 101st Anniversary. The day's ceremony included a piper, speakers, and the laying of a memorial wreath.
Fort Greene Park is located in the Brooklyn communities of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wallabout between DeKalb and Myrtle Avenues.
Conducted by the The Society of Old Brooklynites this was an absolutely lovely event in Fort Green Park in Brooklyn
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort G...
Conducted by the The Society of Old Brooklynites this was an absolutely lovely event in Fort Green Park in Brooklyn
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard eleven prison ships. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interned in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
The Society of Old Brooklynites founded in 1880, when Brooklyn was an independent city and the third largest in the USA. Every year --since 1908! -- they hold a summertime Memorial Tribute and commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.
Conducted by the The Society of Old Brooklynites this was an absolutely lovely event in Fort Green Park in Brooklyn
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard eleven prison ships. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interned in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
The Society of Old Brooklynites founded in 1880, when Brooklyn was an independent city and the third largest in the USA. Every year --since 1908! -- they hold a summertime Memorial Tribute and commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.
On Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, NY the British had 16 prison ships during the American Revolution. On these prison ships 11,500-plus American patriots and their s...
On Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, NY the British had 16 prison ships during the American Revolution. On these prison ships 11,500-plus American patriots and their supporters died during the revolutionary war. That is more deaths than in all the battles of the war combined.
Who were these prisoners? And who were those supporters of the American patriots? Let's learn their story.
On Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, NY the British had 16 prison ships during the American Revolution. On these prison ships 11,500-plus American patriots and their supporters died during the revolutionary war. That is more deaths than in all the battles of the war combined.
Who were these prisoners? And who were those supporters of the American patriots? Let's learn their story.
Enjoy our stop at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in VR NYC (Brooklyn)
Welcome to Vacation View!
We are a content creator and community influencer of virtual ...
Enjoy our stop at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in VR NYC (Brooklyn)
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To our right is the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, located in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York, commemorates the more than 11,000 American patriots who died while imprisoned on British prison ships during the American Revolution.
The inscription on the monument reads: "To the memory of 11,500 American patriots who died by starvation, exposure, and disease while prisoners of war on board British prison ships during the Revolution 1776-1783.
The monument was designed by architect Stanford White and dedicated in 1908. It features a granite pedestal surmounted by a bronze figure of America holding a laurel wreath in one hand and a broken chain in the other. At the base of the pedestal are four granite tablets inscribed with the names of the patriot prisoners who died on the prison ships.
The monument is located on a small island in the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. It made of white marble and features a granite pedestal and a bronze statue of a female figure representing Liberty.
The inscription at the base of the sculpture reads: "To the memory of the martyrs who perished in the Revolutionary War on board prison ships within the harbor of New York.
Illusory Realm by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
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Enjoy our stop at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in VR NYC (Brooklyn)
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To our right is the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, located in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York, commemorates the more than 11,000 American patriots who died while imprisoned on British prison ships during the American Revolution.
The inscription on the monument reads: "To the memory of 11,500 American patriots who died by starvation, exposure, and disease while prisoners of war on board British prison ships during the Revolution 1776-1783.
The monument was designed by architect Stanford White and dedicated in 1908. It features a granite pedestal surmounted by a bronze figure of America holding a laurel wreath in one hand and a broken chain in the other. At the base of the pedestal are four granite tablets inscribed with the names of the patriot prisoners who died on the prison ships.
The monument is located on a small island in the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. It made of white marble and features a granite pedestal and a bronze statue of a female figure representing Liberty.
The inscription at the base of the sculpture reads: "To the memory of the martyrs who perished in the Revolutionary War on board prison ships within the harbor of New York.
Illusory Realm by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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In the center of Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn is the Stanford White designed monument to the Prison Ship Martyrs of the American Revolution. Dedicated in 1908, this soaring Doric column honors the 11,500 patriots who died on British prison ships in nearby Wallabout Bay during America's fight for independence. The monument stands as a vivid reminder of their sacrifice.
To learn more, you can visit the park and explore its nature center that contains detailed information about the war, the monument, and the history of the site.
Plan Your Visit to Fort Greene Park - fortgreenepark.org
Fort Greene Park, originally called Washington Park, is Brooklyn’s first public park. The land was used as a defensive location during the Revolutionary War, and was the site of Fort Putnam. In the early 1800s the fort was rebuilt and renamed for Major Nathaniel Greene who oversaw the construction of the original fort and served as General George Washington’s most relied on officer as both Quartermaster General and later Commander of the Southern Forces.
For many years, the park suffered a period of neglect and decline, but was restored in 2006. The Fort Greene Park Conservancy, working with volunteers and the Parks Department, runs a visitor’s center that features a variety of programs.
The National Parks Service is currently reviewing a request to name the memorial as a National Monument.
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park Brooklyn honors the fallen patriots who died on British Prison Ships in Wallabout Bay.
There’s one thing strange about this monument though. It wasn’t built until 1908, a full 125 years after the Revolutionary War ended.
How did the monument and the park come to be?
(CC en español)
The Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Brooklyn's Fort Greene Park memorializes thousands of Revolutionary War prisoners who were captured by the British and kept on Prison Ships. Many of the prisoners were Black, and James Forten was one of the lucky few who was released and survived, going on to become a leading abolitionist and successful businessman.
#blackhistoryisamericanhistory
#fortgreene #jamesforten #blackhistory #revolutionarywar
#newyorkcity #newyork #blackbrooklyn #brooklynhistory
#blackhistorymonth2023 #africanamericanhistorymonth
#blackhistoricalpeople #prisonersofwar #brooklynnavyyard
#Newyorkmonuments #Newyorkoffthebeatenpath
#Newyorkparks #blacksoldier #monument #historicallandmark #droneshots #droneview #drone #historicallandmark
During the Revolutionary War for American Independence (1776-1782), maritime prisoners were held in dismantled warships, many of which were anchored just north of the captured Fort Greene. Promises of pardon were made to the prisoners if they would pledge loyalty to King George III. When prisoners refused, the British officers responded, "Let them rot."
During the six years the prison ships were in use, 11,500 prisoners died of disease and starvation. Their bodies were buried in shallow graves along the swampy shoreline. When bones began to wash ashore, they were collected by concerned citizens and the remains were later to a tomb inside the park.
In 1908, thanks to the efforts of The Society of Old Brooklynites, the Daughters of the American Revolution and others, a lasting memorial was constructed to those Prison Ship Martyrs.
These Martyrs are remembered each year by the Society of Old Brooklynites. This year was the 101st Anniversary. The day's ceremony included a piper, speakers, and the laying of a memorial wreath.
Fort Greene Park is located in the Brooklyn communities of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, and Wallabout between DeKalb and Myrtle Avenues.
Conducted by the The Society of Old Brooklynites this was an absolutely lovely event in Fort Green Park in Brooklyn
The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard eleven prison ships. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interned in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
The Society of Old Brooklynites founded in 1880, when Brooklyn was an independent city and the third largest in the USA. Every year --since 1908! -- they hold a summertime Memorial Tribute and commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of Brooklyn.
On Wallabout Bay in Brooklyn, NY the British had 16 prison ships during the American Revolution. On these prison ships 11,500-plus American patriots and their supporters died during the revolutionary war. That is more deaths than in all the battles of the war combined.
Who were these prisoners? And who were those supporters of the American patriots? Let's learn their story.
Enjoy our stop at the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in VR NYC (Brooklyn)
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To our right is the Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument, located in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn, New York, commemorates the more than 11,000 American patriots who died while imprisoned on British prison ships during the American Revolution.
The inscription on the monument reads: "To the memory of 11,500 American patriots who died by starvation, exposure, and disease while prisoners of war on board British prison ships during the Revolution 1776-1783.
The monument was designed by architect Stanford White and dedicated in 1908. It features a granite pedestal surmounted by a bronze figure of America holding a laurel wreath in one hand and a broken chain in the other. At the base of the pedestal are four granite tablets inscribed with the names of the patriot prisoners who died on the prison ships.
The monument is located on a small island in the East River near the Brooklyn Bridge. It made of white marble and features a granite pedestal and a bronze statue of a female figure representing Liberty.
The inscription at the base of the sculpture reads: "To the memory of the martyrs who perished in the Revolutionary War on board prison ships within the harbor of New York.
Illusory Realm by Darren Curtis | https://www.darrencurtismusic.com/
Music promoted on https://www.chosic.com/
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported (CC BY 3.0)
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The Prison Ship Martyrs' Monument in Fort Greene Park, in the New York Cityborough of Brooklyn, is a memorial to the more than 11,500 American prisoners of war who died in captivity aboard sixteen British prison ships during the American Revolutionary War. The remains of a small fraction of those who died on the ships are interred in a crypt beneath its base. The ships included the HMS Jersey, the Scorpion, the Hope, the Falmouth, the Stromboli, Hunter, and others.
Their remains were first gathered and interred in 1808. In 1867 landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, designers of Central Park and Prospect Park, were engaged to prepare a new design for Washington Park as well as a new crypt for the remains of the prison ship martyrs. In 1873, after urban growth hemmed in that site near the Brooklyn Navy Yard, the remains were moved and re-interred in a crypt beneath a small monument. Funds were raised for a larger monument, which was designed by noted architect Stanford White. Constructed of granite, its single Doric column 149 feet (45m) in height sits over the crypt at the top of a 100-foot (30m)-wide 33 step staircase. At the top of the column is an eight-ton bronze brazier, a funeral urn, by sculptor Adolf Weinman. President-elect William Howard Taft delivered the principal address when the monument was dedicated in 1908.
Carl Schurz Park...Morningside Park ... St ... St ... The hill near the PrisonShipMartyrs monument is quite a wild ride. It surrounds all four sides of the monument so it never gets too crowded, but the steepest and least crowded area is at the top of the hill.