0
The island received its name in 1775 when Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala charted the San Francisco Bay, and named this tiny speck of land La Isla de los Alcatraces, which translated to "Island of the Pelicans." The small uninhabited island had little to offer, with its swift currents, minimal vegetation, and barren ground.
Seventy-two years later in 1847, the U.S. Army took notice of "The Rock" and of its strategic value as a military fortification. Topographical engineers began conducting geological surveys, and by 1853, U.S. Army Engineers had started constructing a military fortress on the island, along with the Pacific Coast's first operating lighthouse.
Thomas Lynch
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoJaun Manuel de Ayala in 1775.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Did Morris and the Anglin brothers escape from Alcatraz?
it wasn't found whether they did or didn't.
What really happpened in Alcatraz to make it be shut down?
3 prisoners escaped and were never found. That's why Alcatraz shut down, because there was now a possibility of escape.
Where can one buy Alcatraz tickets online?
One can buy Alcatraz tickets online from Viator, Alcatraz Tickets Online, Alcatraz Cruises and Our Alcatraz. Alcatraz tickets can also be purchased from local travel agencies.
What did Alcatraz do?
Alcatraz was a prison in sanfransisco bay
When was Hitler in Alcatraz?
Hitler was never in Alcatraz.
What is the abbreviation for Alcatraz?
The abbreviation for Alcatraz was AZ.
How old is Alcatraz?
Alcatraz was built on 1853 so Alcatraz would be 157 years old.
How did the alcatraz prison get its name?
The Person who Named Alcatraz was in charge of Alcatraz
Was John William Anglin ever found after his escape from Alcatraz?
No. Like his fellow helpers in the escape, he is thought dead.
Is there a Alcatraz game for PC?
Yes there is an Alcatraz PC Download and also a Planet Alcatraz download Windows 7 and Vista have a Prison Tycoon Alcatraz game disc for the PC
What pier is Alcatraz on?
Alcatraz Cruises ferry is at Pier 33.
Is there an Alcatraz book?
yes it is called alcatraz by linda george
