Faculty Scholarship

Title

Prison Ships

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Fall 2021

Abstract

In 2026, New York City plans to close the VERNON C. BAIN, America’s only currentlyoperating prison ship. Although prison ships have a long history, both in the United States and elsewhere, surprisingly little has been written about them. Accordingly, this article first provides a detailed overview of prison ships. It then surveys the U.S. case law generated by them.

Publication Title (Abbreviation)

Br. J. Am. Leg. Studies

First Page

281


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