The Largest floating Prison in the World 🌎 👌 The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC), commonly known as "The Boat," is a unique floating jail facility moored on the East River in the Bronx, New York City. Built in 1992 as a temporary measure to address overcrowding in city jails, particularly on Rikers Island, VCBC has the capacity to house around 800 inmates. The facility primarily holds individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Despite its unusual structure, life inside VC
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The Largest floating Prison in the World 🌎 👌 The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC), commonly known as "The Boat," is a unique floating jail facility moored on the East River in
Denis Karori. . The Largest floating Prison in the World 🌎 👌 The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC), commonly known as "The Boat," is a unique floating jail facility moored on the East River in the Bronx, New York City. Built in 1992 as a temporary measure to address overcrowding in city jails, particularly on Rikers Island, VCBC ...
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