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The name Alcatraz is derived from the Spanish "Alcatraces." In 1775, the Spanish explorer Juan Manuel de Ayala was the first to sail into what is now known as San Francisco Bay - his expedition mapped the bay and named one of the three islands Alcatraces. Over time, the name was Anglicized to Alcatraz. While the exact meaning is still debated, Alcatraz is usually defined as meaning "pelican" or "strange bird."
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What type of rock is Alcatraz?
Alcatraz is primarily composed of sandstone and volcanic rock, specifically basalt and chert. The island's geology is a result of volcanic activity in the region millions of years ago.
What Is The biggest type of bird?
I think an emu ( Australian bird) is the biggest. I know that it is the biggest bird in Australia
How long did some one stay in cell d in alcatraz?
how long did someone stay in block D in alcatraz
Is macaw a country?
No. Macaw is not a country it is a type of bird. It is a type of parrot. Macau is a country in Asia.
Who lived in cell 21 on Alcatraz?
ricardo de guche.................................................... stupid
Why did the bird man go to Alcatraz?
He murderd people.
What are the release dates for Mummies Alive - 1997 The Bird-Mummy of Alcatraz 1-33?
Mummies Alive - 1997 The Bird-Mummy of Alcatraz 1-33 was released on: USA: 10 November 1997
How was life in Alcatraz in 1935?
Life in Alcatraz in 1935 was ... well i would imagine it to be brutal for the prisoners. A few people who payed a visit to alcatraz were scar face (Al Capone) and the bird man.
Who is the bird man of Alcatraz in the film?
Robert Franklin Stroud was known as the bird man of Alcatraz. He died November 21, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri, United States.
Is Birdman of Alcatraz a real book?
The book "Birdman Of Alcatraz" was written in 1955 by Thomas E. Gaddis. The book told the true story of Robert Stroud, an inmate of Alcatraz who became an expert on bird diseases.
Who was the oldest prisoner in Alcatraz?
Claude Earl "Jack" Allen (211-AZ) died at USP Alcatraz on January 17, 1936.
How old was the oldest prisoner in Alcatraz?
i believe it was 'the bird man'. He saw a injured bird outside his cell and healed it. By the time he got out of prison he had over 300 birds.
What federal prison got its name from a spanish word?
"Alcatraz" is the Spanish word for "gannet", a marine bird related to the pelican.
What type of animals live on Alcatraz?
i visited there and saw only birds
What type of bird is noio?
Type- shoreline bird
Is a Rio a type of bird?
No but Kia is a type of bird.. spelled Kea
Is a bird a type of aviation technology?
A bird is a type of animal. IDIOT!
