Title
Representation of the massacre of American prisoners in Dartmoor Prison, 1815
Caption
A representation of the massacre of American prisoners in Dartmoor Prison, April 6, 1815. Print shows Dartmoor Prison in Devon, England, where American prisoners of war captured by British forces, especially at sea, were confined, even after the Treaty of Ghent was signed in December 1814. Angered at being left behind, prisoners burned U.S. agent Reuben G. Beasley in effigy, which led to a confrontation with prison guards and a reduction of rations. Fearful of insubordination, guards shot the prisoners, killing 7 and wounding 31.
Date
1845
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP17A08_177
License type
Rights managed
Available size
60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 14,7in x 15,9in / 4396 x 4771 (300dpi)