Fort Greene in Brooklyn in Kings County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
1. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument Marker
The
Prison
Ship
Martyrs
Monument
1908
In memory of the 11,500 patriotic American Sailors and Soldiers who endured untold suffering, and died on the British prison ships, anchored in Wallabout during the Revolutionary War 1776 - 1782. Their remains lie buried in the crypt at the base of this monument which was dedicated on November 14, 1908.
This plaque was affixed by the Society of Old Brooklynites on June 1, 1960.
Erected 1908 by State of New York.
Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 40° 41.508′ N, 73° 58.531′ W. Monument is in Brooklyn, New York, in Kings County. It is in Fort Greene. It can be reached from Washington Park just south of Myrtle Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The memorial stands in Fort Greene Park. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn NY 11205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial monument is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, the Western Hemisphere, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
2. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument Plaque
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
3. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Plaque side view. Note the urn at the top of the tower.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
4. Entrance to the crypt where the remains reside.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
5. Fort Greene Park Museum & Visitors Center
There is a nice little museum near the monument which details the history of the event and the park.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
6. The New York City Seal on the monument
The seal includes a set of windmill sails, two beavers and two flour barrels, symbolizing the founding of the city.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
7. Inside the Fort Greene Park Museum
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
8. Fort Greene Park Eagle
There are eagles on each of the four corners of the monument plaza.
Photographed by R. C., December 6, 2008
9. Former entrance at the base of the monument tower
The monument originally housed a staircase and elevator to the top observation deck. The elevator was operational until the 1930s but was unfortunately removed in the early 1970s. The tower is no longer opened to the public.
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 3, 2025
10. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
Spanish Tribute to the Prison Shipsc
1976, damaged
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 3, 2025
11. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
The Visitor center today
Photographed by Jack DePalma, October 3, 2025
12. Prison Ship Martyrs Monument
The names that are known.
Photographed by Larry Gertner, May 8, 2021
13. Revolutionary War Death Ship
"Together We Served" website entry
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Credits. This page was last revised on May 20, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 1,921 times since then and 68 times this year. Last updated on May 20, 2026, by G.W.Bartlett of Hingham, Massachusetts. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on December 31, 2008, by Ronald Claiborne of College Station, Texas. 10, 11, 12. submitted on October 3, 2025, by Jack DePalma of Brooklyn,NY, New York. 13. submitted on May 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
