Portsmouth Naval Prison (Images of America)

Portsmouth Naval Prison (Images of America)

The Portsmouth Naval Prison, now vacant, sits at the far end of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard on Seavey Island on the Maine and New Hampshire border. For over a century, â€œthe Castleâ€ or â€œthe Rock,â€ with its deceptively appealing exterior, has kept both visitors and New Hampshire residents in its thrall. Since its opening in 1908 to its decommissioning in 1974 and into the present day, myth and lore have surrounded this iconic building. For the 66 years it functioned, any prisoner who escaped was brought back dead or aliveâ€•or so it has been said. Only adding to the prisonâ€™s mystique is its history of reform; particularly successful were the wartime restoration and rehabilitation programs. Although the prisonâ€™s fearsome reputation is cemented in Darryl Ponicsanâ€™s The Last Detail, Portsmouth was a forerunner in many ways. Routine inside often reflected the latest advancements in the field. Yet, designed or deserved, the prisonâ€™s legacy remains an intriguing mix of dread and redemption.
Country USA
Brand Arcadia Publishing
Manufacturer Arcadia Publishing
Binding Paperback
ReleaseDate 2016-07-11
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781467116671

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