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another name for Alcatraz is the rock
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How did the alcatraz prison get its name?
The Person who Named Alcatraz was in charge of Alcatraz
How Alcatraz get its name?
Alcatraz is an abbreviation of the Spanish for Isla de Alcatraces (Island of Pelicans).
How did it Alcatraz get its name?
Alcatraz is an abbreviation of the Spanish for Isla de Alcatraces (Island of Pelicans).
What is the name of the prison on the island?
Alcatraz.
Why alcatraz called alcatraz?
The Spanish explorer, Juan Manuel de Ayala name it Alcatraz, because of the 100's & 100's of Pelicans that lived there. Alcatraz is the Spanish word for Pelican.
What is the name of the island that's a jail?
Alcatraz
What other name is Alcatraz known as?
the rock
Why was Alcatraz given its name?
because it means pelican
What is the name of the famous prizon in San Francisco?
alcatraz
What is the name of the prison in San Francisco bay?
Alcatraz
What is the name of the prison in calf that is not being used anymore?
Alcatraz.
How did John Anglin go to Alcatraz?
John Anglin went to Alcatraz after he robbed a bank in Alabama. He was sentenced to serve 35 years in prison. While in prison, he attempted to escape. As a result he was then sent to Alcatraz in 1960 to serve the remainder of his sentence.
