Carters of Prussia Cove
The Carters of Prussia Cove were a family of Cornish smugglers active in the late 18th century operating out of Prussia Cove, Cornwall, where they had a hideout/home in a remote cliff next to the ocean.
John Carter (born 1738, mysteriously disappeared, presumed dead, 1807[1]) was nicknamed the "King of Prussia" in reference to his smuggling operations with some of his brothers, Harry Carter (1749-1809) and Charles Carter (?).[2] John obtained the nickname because he was said to closely resemble Frederick the Great, the King of Prussia,[3] and was said to much admire him, and gave his name to the cove, located east of Penzance.[1] The BBC said of the brothers, "The Carters of Prussia Cove are among the most famous of all the Cornish smugglers."[4]
By all accounts, despite his profession, John Carter was a devout Methodist and was noted for his honest dealing as a smuggler.[5]
Much of what is known about John and the Carters came from Harry's autobiography, The Autobiography of a Cornish Smuggler, and folklore passed down through the generations.[6]
References
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External links
- Works by Harry Carter at Project Gutenberg
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