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Published: April 14th 2010
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10th April It was a very wet Sunday that we went to Alcatraz. The boat ride was a bit choppy - thank goodness it only lasted 20 minutes. A lot of the buildings are falling down, with the cell block being one of the only buildings remaining standing. The audio tour is recommended and it will take you around the cell block, fully explaining the hardships as well as the attempted escapes made by... Read Full Entry



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The successful escape plan. The inmates were never found. Some suspect they drowned.
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A dummy the inmates set up.
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Inmates had chiseled their way out through their air vent with their spoons.
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They escaped through the utility shaft.
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An ammunitions box.
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Ash in Maximum Security.
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Tear gas cannisters in the dining room.
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The kitchen.



18th April 2010

Eerie
Scary place I suppose ................. its a no place for me to go and see. I'd rather go shopping instead.

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