Alcatraz: Prison Escape

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Alcatraz

Prison Escape

Alcatraz prison

Alcatraz was used as a prison from 1934 until 1963.

36 inmates 

14 escape attempts over 29 years

23 recaptured

6 shot and killed

4 drowned

3 escaped

01:10

Patrick T. Mahoney talks about Alcatraz’ reputation. What is being said about Alcatraz?

01:35

Why is this specific air ventilator considered a “weak point”?

03:09

Frank Morris wanted to escape through the ventilator pipes. But how did he escape from his cell?

05:06

Why did the guards not notice that Frank Morris was not in his cell?

06:39

Frank got out of Alcatraz Prison. But now they had to face another challenge. How long could you survive in the water, according to Mr. Mahoney?

08:32

How did Frank + the Anglin brothers escape the island?

11:40

Give at least one argument that proves it likely that the three escapees survived.