Why Alcatraz Escapes Were So Deadly

Alcatraz Island is most well known for its prison, that housed notorious inmates such as Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone. What may surprise you is that Alcatraz has a long and storied history, playing to host to more than just a prison. Today we'll explore the many uses different nations have found for the island, while also getting a better understanding of why the island was perfectly crafted by nature to be an absolute stronghold. We'll also map out and take a look at every documented prison break attempt. Did anyone ever escape? Watch and find out!

[SuperHBecker]

This is the most complete, detailed and accurate documentary I have seen about Alcatraz. Congratulations!

[BrentlyObjectivity]

Don't forget. I think Clint Eastwood had a Alcatraz movie.... LoL

[magnuslunzer]

8:00 Sharks normally don't attack humans because we're not part of their natural habitat. No Great White will search for you

[classic.cameras]

"Escape from Alcatraz" or "The Rock" which is the BEST Alcatraz movie ever made?

[kamakaziozzie]

I wasn’t aware of the dude that swam all the way to shore. It sounds like if it wasn’t for those teenagers that narced on him he might’ve made it.

[Wix]

A year or so After the escape from Alcatraz another inmate escaped and swimmer to shore. He almost died but he made it

[StudioGalvan]

:013 Erosion causes smooth wear (not sharp jagged ones). 🤔
This is similar to Wet Sanding that every craftsman uses to make beautifully smooth creations.
Regardless, Sharp Jagged formations are there.
Just remove the theoretical but unlikely chat & you've got an Excellent Expose. 🤓

[vuho]

Alcatraz was just amateur hour. ADX Florence is professional grade

[ayushsinha]

It’s seriously so tragic the way the natives have been treated in the US…