The Castle

© Dan E.

The Castle

Uploaded: October 08, 2008

Description

In 1905, construction began on the Portsmouth Naval Prison, a military prison dubbed "The Castle" because of its resemblance to a crenellated castle. It was the principal prison for the Navy and Marine Corps, as well as housing for many German U-Boat crews after capture, until it closed in 1974.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.30 mm, Model: KODAK Z740 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Kevin M. Carnevale October 14, 2008

Cool. #1016475

Dan E. October 16, 2008

Thanks Kevin #6607699

Joseph M. Muench level-classic October 27, 2008

Nice photo - good history too!
-Joe #6669715

Kevin M. Carnevale October 27, 2008

Dan knows his history. #6669738

Dan E. October 29, 2008

Thanks Joseph, I try Kevin #6679086

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 03, 2008

Nice capture Dan! That's pretty awesome for a prison! #6704238

Dan E. November 04, 2008

It is a cool place, thank you #6707193

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