Little Alcatraz, Rock formation in San Francisco Bay, US.
Little Alcatraz stands as a submerged rock formation located 74 meters from the northwest coast of Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay.
The rock received its current name after the steamer Paul Pry crashed into it on December 22, 1862, with approximately 150 passengers aboard.
The formation serves as a natural habitat for Brandt's cormorants, which gather on its surface during low tides throughout the year.
Maritime vessels need to exercise caution near Little Alcatraz as the rock becomes completely submerged during high tide periods in San Francisco Bay.
During the final escape attempt from Alcatraz prison in 1962, authorities discovered prisoner Darl Lee Parker stranded on this small rock formation.
Location: San Francisco
GPS coordinates: 37.82770,-122.42653
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:32
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