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Timeline: Alcatraz Escape Attempts During Alcatraz prison's 29 years of operation, a motley crew of escape artists attempted to flee the island. Most were drowned or caught swiftly; a few are missing to this day. A timeline offers highlights of the most notable breakouts.
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Timeline: Alcatraz Escape Attempts

Timeline

During Alcatraz prison's 29 years of operation, a motley crew of escape artists attempted to flee the island. Most were drowned or caught swiftly; a few remain missing. A timeline offers highlights of the most notable breakouts.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Prisons, National Park Service

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