The Rock Quotes

“After that, the three who managed to get out of their cells climbed through a ventilation shaft to the roof of the building, hopped over a fence, and created a makeshift raft. Morris and the Anglin brothers were never seen or heard from again, but some of the items they took with them were found washed up on Angel Island, leading authorities to eventually conclude that they had drowned in the attempt.”
― Charles River Editors, The Rock: The History of Alcatraz Island and America’s Most Famous Prison

“Though it is common knowledge that no prisoner ever escaped from Alcatraz, there were a number of attempts throughout the years. In all, a combined 36 prisoners made 14 total escapes, with 23 caught quickly, 6 shot and killed in the process, 2 confirmed drowning, and 5 missing and never seen again.”
― Charles River Editors, The Rock: The History of Alcatraz Island and America’s Most Famous Prison

“Before European or American settlers ever made their way to the West Coast of North America, Alcatraz Island was a place few people wanted to spend any real time on.  Rocky and cold, it was used by Native Americans as a source of food and the occasional camping expedition, but even centuries ago, it was often used as a place to send unruly tribal members who needed to be kept away from the rest of their society.”
― Charles River Editors, The Rock: The History of Alcatraz Island and America’s Most Famous Prison