A member of the genus Pelecanus. Alcatraz is an abbreviation of the Spanish for Isla de Alcatraces (Island of Pelicans). it is a small island located in the middle of San fransisco California , united states. Alcatraz comes from the hispano-arabic qatrás (proud or noble walking)"La Isla de los Alcatraces," which translates as "The Island of the Pelicans"

Isla de las Alcatraces - Island of the Pelicans

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What was Alcatraz?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 9/2/2023

it was a prison

technically, it was a civil war jail for P.O.W's, first. then later it became an American prison.

Nasir Sipes ∙

Lvl 13

∙ 3y ago

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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 is the abbreviation for Alcatraz?

The abbreviation for Alcatraz was AZ.

When was Hitler in Alcatraz?

Hitler was never in Alcatraz.

What did Alcatraz do?

Alcatraz was a prison in sanfransisco bay

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

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

Is there an Alcatraz book?

yes it is called alcatraz by linda george

How did Alcatraz get water?

Believe it or not, A water barge. Alcatraz has no utility's.

What is another name for Alcatraz?

another name for Alcatraz is the rock

When did Battle of Alcatraz happen?

Battle of Alcatraz happened in 1946.

What pier is Alcatraz on?

Alcatraz Cruises ferry is at Pier 33.

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