Pictures A Trip To Alcatraz

darkfairycthulu · 11-20-2008, 01:11 PM

I have been to the island at least twice before, but this trip, earlier in the week, got there on the first boat with less people for the purpose of photography, now that I know the general layout of the island and where all the spots I am interested in. Please enjoy, and as always I welcome all comments!

Disney Wrassler · 11-20-2008, 01:35 PM

Very neat

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OogieBoogie · 11-20-2008, 02:05 PM

Did you go on the tour up to the hospital (the floor above the mess hall)? There's some great stuff up there (and is the most haunted area of the prison).

darkfairycthulu · 11-20-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OogieBoogie

Did you go on the tour up to the hospital (the floor above the mess hall)? There's some great stuff up there (and is the most haunted area of the prison).

Sadly no, it was closed off while I was there, but I did get into the morgue thanks to a employee who was about while I was taking photos and that was quite good.

OogieBoogie · 11-20-2008, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by darkfairycthulu

Sadly no, it was closed off while I was there, but I did get into the morgue thanks to a employee who was about while I was taking photos and that was quite good.

The little tiny shack behind the main building as you go down the hill?

Sorcerer's Apprentice · 11-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Did you see Frank Morris's cell?

BTW, did you know? - The boat bringing Morris to Alcatraz in the very beginning of the movie (M/V Warden Johnston, named after the first warden of Alcatraz) was actually used to transport prisoners to and from Alcatraz and was not a mock-up. The boat was built by prisoners in McNeil Island in Washington (very close to where I live) for this specific purpose, and was used for much of the time Alcatraz was in service as a prison. The makers of the movie borrowed the Johnston from the Sea Scout crew who was operating her at the time (Sea Scout Ship #145, based in Redwood City, CA). Gary F. Warren, who is listed in the credits as a guard, was in fact the boat operator, and was also the leader of the Scout crew at the time.

darkfairycthulu · 11-20-2008, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by OogieBoogie

The little tiny shack behind the main building as you go down the hill?

That's the one, with the water tower overhead roughly..little bit off to the right, usually has a plastic door on it.

OogieBoogie · 11-20-2008, 02:47 PM

Yep. not the best place in the world for someone with claustrophobia.

OldSchoolMickey · 11-20-2008, 09:32 PM

A trip to the Rock is always a fun time!

Thanks for sharing.

mikeland · 11-21-2008, 07:36 AM

Cool. Thanks for sharing!

*SummerInFL* · 11-21-2008, 07:46 AM

Very cool, thanks for sharing, I definitely want to visit this place.

Rex Dopey24 · 11-21-2008, 11:05 AM

great pictures. did you heard any strange noises?

darkfairycthulu · 11-21-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeland

Cool. Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure, glad you enjoyed it

darkfairycthulu · 11-21-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerInFL

Very cool, thanks for sharing, I definitely want to visit this place.

My pleasure, it is certainly worth visiting, just it is slightly better the less crowded..all the chattering tourists everywhere detracts from the atmosphere of the place, whereas crowds can add something to say the Disney parks in their own way

darkfairycthulu · 11-21-2008, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rex Dopey24

great pictures. did you heard any strange
noises?

Sadly no, I have never had any unexplained things or personal experiences during my several trips out there. The crowds probably account for some of that. I have spent time just hanging out in the morgue and solitary confinement cells among other places, but nothing yet to report.

11-20-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
Disney Wrassler Happiness is California Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Here Posts: 19,934 Blog Entries: 10	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Very neat .

11-20-2008, 02:05 PM	#3
OogieBoogie Supervillan Extrodinaire MiceChat News Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 8,120 Blog Entries: 2	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Did you go on the tour up to the hospital (the floor above the mess hall)? There's some great stuff up there (and is the most haunted area of the prison). __________________

11-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
Sorcerer's Apprentice Mischievous Mouse Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 1178 Miles North of Disneyland Posts: 1,386	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Did you see Frank Morris's cell? BTW, did you know? - The boat bringing Morris to Alcatraz in the very beginning of the movie (M/V Warden Johnston, named after the first warden of Alcatraz) was actually used to transport prisoners to and from Alcatraz and was not a mock-up. The boat was built by prisoners in McNeil Island in Washington (very close to where I live) for this specific purpose, and was used for much of the time Alcatraz was in service as a prison. The makers of the movie borrowed the Johnston from the Sea Scout crew who was operating her at the time (Sea Scout Ship #145, based in Redwood City, CA). Gary F. Warren, who is listed in the credits as a guard, was in fact the boat operator, and was also the leader of the Scout crew at the time. __________________ "We believed in our idea - a family park where parents and children could have fun- together." -Walt Disney Myspace

11-20-2008, 02:47 PM	#8
OogieBoogie Supervillan Extrodinaire MiceChat News Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oakland CA Posts: 8,120 Blog Entries: 2	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Yep. not the best place in the world for someone with claustrophobia. __________________

11-20-2008, 09:32 PM	#9
OldSchoolMickey Longtime Lurker Muhuhaha! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pasadena Posts: 2,115	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz A trip to the Rock is always a fun time! Thanks for sharing.

11-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
darkfairycthulu Attic Ghoul---AHHHHHHHH! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Creepy crypt in a old cemetary Posts: 2,756	A Trip To Alcatraz I have been to the island at least twice before, but this trip, earlier in the week, got there on the first boat with less people for the purpose of photography, now that I know the general layout of the island and where all the spots I am interested in. Please enjoy, and as always I welcome all comments! __________________ "We find it delightfully unlivable here in this ghostly retreat. Every room has wall to wall creeps, and hot and cold running chills. Shhh......listen....."

11-21-2008, 07:36 AM	#10
mikeland World Traveler Join Date: May 2005 Location: Aventura, FL Posts: 3,732	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Cool. Thanks for sharing! __________________

11-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#11
SummerInFL La! La! La! MiceChat Teen Scene Leader MiceChat Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: The underworld. Posts: 17,281	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz Very cool, thanks for sharing, I definitely want to visit this place. __________________ I love to take photos. Take a walk with me? SummerinFL - Webshots

11-21-2008, 11:05 AM	#12
Rex Dopey24 Goofy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: in wonderland. Posts: 10,004	Re: A Trip To Alcatraz great pictures. did you heard any strange noises?

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