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Jackie Schuknecht
06-24-2009, 05:18 PM
Thought I'd take a break from Hearst:)
The view from the ferry approaching Alcatraz. A pretty dismal looking place. Even with a little vibrance and saturation. No one is known to succesfully have escaped form here. (Some bodies have not been found though and presumed drowned) The water in San Francisco Bay is cold and with treacherous undertows. The sharks are apparently leopard sharks and not man-eaters. One man did manage to swim to shore but was so tired the police were able to apprehend him.
Famous inmates include Al Capone and the Birdman of Alcatraz.

Alfred Forns
06-24-2009, 05:55 PM
Hi Jackie

Will be enjoying this series !!! Does look like a long swim ... btw got a T-shirt that has in the front Alcatraz Swim Team :)

Interesting to note the Birdman did not have any birds at Alcatraz .... I think he did the bird stuff at a prison in Washington State !!!

Gus Cobos
06-24-2009, 06:03 PM
Nice view Lady Jackie...this is a good trial run for the Olympic swim team...:eek::D:p:cool: