400 000 blanke burgers/ mannen werden geronseld met geweld en ingelijfd als slaaf in het leger en bij de marine/ toen er verzet kwam heeft het britse leger ontelbaar veel mensen vermoord/ mannen vrouwen.... bekijk de docu over Mary Way/ de naam Mary Way is door google grotendeels weggemoffeld bij de zoekresultaten naar verluid is er ook geen wikipedia over de massa moord op burgers door de britse marine/ The Easton Massacre 1803 | The Tragedy of Mary Way and the Navy Press Gang
In this gripping historical deep dive documentary, we uncover the chilling events of the relatively unknown 1803 Easton Massacre, a largely forgotten yet deeply significant moment in British maritime and social history.
This tragic confrontation between 250 local townspeople of Easton, Portland and a 40 man Royal Navy Press Gang from HMS Aigle led by Captain George Wolfe resulted in sudden bloodshed, heartbreak, and centuries long community implications — particularly for one young woman: Miss Mary Way (21). Whose story continues to haunt the streets of Easton on the Isle of Portland in the United Kingdom to this day.
At the height of the Napoleonic Wars, Britain was in desperate need of sailors. To meet naval quotas, the Royal Navy employed press gangs — groups of naval men who forcibly conscripted able-bodied seafaring men into service. These gangs, though legal, were deeply unpopular, often targeting not only seafarers but any man they deemed fit for navy duty.
At dawn on 2nd April 1803, a Royal Navy press gang from HMS Aigle arrived in Easton, Dorset, hoping to conscript local quarrymen and laborers by force. But the tight-knit hard Portland community would not submit quietly. What began as tense words quickly escalated into very violent conflict.
In the chaos that followed, three local men were shot and killed by Royal Marines, while several others were injured by musket shot. Among the wounded was Mary Way, a 21-year-old Easton girl who bravely stood between the press gang and her brothers. She was shot in the back by a Royal Marine's musket. Though she initially survived, her injuries would prove fatal, and she died 6 weeks later — her name forever etched in the annals of Portland's darkest day.
Mary Way’s courage and tragic death became a rallying cry for resistance against the injustices of forced conscription and use of Press gangs, a practice that was outlawed 20 years later. Her story serves not only as a symbol of civilian bravery but also as a poignant reminder of the human cost of empire and war, even 225 years later.
This video explores:
• The political and social climate of early 19th century Britain
• The practice and controversy of naval impressment
• A blow-by-blow account of the Easton Massacre
• The life, death, and legacy of Mary Way
• How these events influenced public opinion and reforms
Join me as I shine a light on this powerful and emotional piece of British History — a tale of courage, resistance, and the high cost of loyalty to the crown.
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#documentary #MaryWay #BritishHistory #PortlandHistory #NavalHistory #Impressment #PressGangs #HistoricalCrime #NapoleonicWars #HistoryDocumentary #UntoldHistory #TrueHistory #HistoryMatters https://youtu.be/kmqUrSx6g2Y400 000 blanke burgers/ mannen werden geronseld met geweld en ingelijfd als slaaf in het leger en bij de marine/ toen er verzet kwam heeft het britse leger ontelbaar veel mensen vermoord/ mannen vrouwen.... bekijk de docu over Mary Way/ de naam Mary Way is door google grotendeels weggemoffeld bij de zoekresultaten naar verluid is er ook geen wikipedia over de massa moord op burgers door de britse marine/ The Easton Massacre 1803 | The Tragedy of Mary Way and the Navy Press Gang
In this gripping historical deep dive documentary, we uncover the chilling events of the relatively unknown 1803 Easton Massacre, a largely forgotten yet deeply significant moment in British maritime and social history.
This tragic confrontation between 250 local townspeople of Easton, Portland and a 40 man Royal Navy Press Gang from HMS Aigle led by Captain George Wolfe resulted in sudden bloodshed, heartbreak, and centuries long community implications — particularly for one young woman: Miss Mary Way (21). Whose story continues to haunt the streets of Easton on the Isle of Portland in the United Kingdom to this day.
At the height of the Napoleonic Wars, Britain was in desperate need of sailors. To meet naval quotas, the Royal Navy employed press gangs — groups of naval men who forcibly conscripted able-bodied seafaring men into service. These gangs, though legal, were deeply unpopular, often targeting not only seafarers but any man they deemed fit for navy duty.
At dawn on 2nd April 1803, a Royal Navy press gang from HMS Aigle arrived in Easton, Dorset, hoping to conscript local quarrymen and laborers by force. But the tight-knit hard Portland community would not submit quietly. What began as tense words quickly escalated into very violent conflict.
In the chaos that followed, three local men were shot and killed by Royal Marines, while several others were injured by musket shot. Among the wounded was Mary Way, a 21-year-old Easton girl who bravely stood between the press gang and her brothers. She was shot in the back by a Royal Marine's musket. Though she initially survived, her injuries would prove fatal, and she died 6 weeks later — her name forever etched in the annals of Portland's darkest day.
Mary Way’s courage and tragic death became a rallying cry for resistance against the injustices of forced conscription and use of Press gangs, a practice that was outlawed 20 years later. Her story serves not only as a symbol of civilian bravery but also as a poignant reminder of the human cost of empire and war, even 225 years later.
This video explores:
• The political and social climate of early 19th century Britain
• The practice and controversy of naval impressment
• A blow-by-blow account of the Easton Massacre
• The life, death, and legacy of Mary Way
• How these events influenced public opinion and reforms
Join me as I shine a light on this powerful and emotional piece of British History — a tale of courage, resistance, and the high cost of loyalty to the crown.
📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into hidden history!
#documentary #MaryWay #BritishHistory #PortlandHistory #NavalHistory #Impressment #PressGangs #HistoricalCrime #NapoleonicWars #HistoryDocumentary #UntoldHistory #TrueHistory #HistoryMatters
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