These are some statistics on some of the most notorious prison camps that I had records at hand for. Not all camps were this bad, by the way, but these were among the worst. Camp Douglas, IL (USA) - used as a POW camp from 62-65. Was designed with a max capacity for 6000 men, but during its most crowded they managed to cram in over 12,000. Almost 4500 people died here. Salisbury, NC (CSA) Designed for 2,000. At one point, over 10,000 people were jammed into it. It was used from 61-65. Elmira, NY (USA) Its capacity was designed for 5000, but at one point they managed to get over 9400 people into it. Although they only used it for two years, just under 3,000 people died here. Andersonville, GA (CSA), the most notorious of all of the prison camps. Although set up to contain 10,000 men, at its worst it held over 32000. During its use during '64 and'65, 12,919 people died. Point Lookout, MD (USA) During the three years it was used, 3,500 men died here. At its most crowded, it held about twice its design capability, topping off at 22,000 at its most dense. Danville, VA (CSA) Designed for 3700, at its most croweded, they put 4000 men in here. Used from '63-'65, just under 1300 men died here. Camp Morton, IN (USA) Set up for 2000, it reached a maximum of 5000 POWs. Used from '62 - '65, around 1700 deaths were recorded. Sue morgana@ghg.net