ALCATRAZ Full Tour & Incredible Escape Stories

#1202 ALCATRAZ Full Tour & Incredible Escape Stories AL Capone Cell SAN FRANCISCO Travel (12/2/19)
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[@DazewithJordantheLion]

An interesting place to see, but... I wouldn't want to live there, as they say..

[@Athletics510]

Daze with Jordan the Lion If you are still in the Bay Area, I’d love to meet you.

[@joeytan5730]

I was there years ago and that place is amazing. 😀

[@JustJim772]

WHat Happened in Alcatraz stayed in Alcatraz

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Yeh. I wouldnt wanna be there...

[@debbiemoeller2169]

Very interesting and informative. When I lived in Oakland years ago, they had just shut it down so never got to see it. Amazing and I'm sure a ton of interesting stories. Thank you, Jordan. I love your cameos👏👏. Much love to you and Jah ❤❤❤🦁

[@mattfay6882]

The escape, and the fake dummy heads was pretty clever back then.

[@lifesshorttt]

@Deja i think they got away. If they didn't, the bodies would have been found.

[@brandontomd]

Colm Deasy it’s not that simple. You need various materials and things to close in cracks. Otherwise water could get in the submarine. So that wouldn’t work man. But still a good idea

[@anitaquick3756]

Clint Eastwood was in the movie Escape from Alcatraz.

[@songhub1285]

@@anitaquick3756 its a true story

[@Linward]

Back in the 70's my parents took me there when I was a child. Although too young then to understand the entire concept and history of the prison, I do still remember it clearly. I recognize so much of this vlog through photos that I still have. Mom and dad are long gone now, but this brought back memories of a beautiful day with them. Thanks for taking me back Jordan.

[@WiddleMousie]

So interesting, I was going to comment to say almost the exact same thing, so I instead decided to reply to your relatable comment, except I went around the late 90s or early 2000s if I’m correct. I was around 10 years old. I found it incredibly interesting and still to this day find crime and punishment history very interesting. My parents got us a guided tour so it was a bit different but definitely more informative. I still to this day watch videos of abandoned prisons and it all just brings me back to my first experience.

[@arnieslab]

I always feel like that place has to be full of horrible energy but the stories are fascinating. Thanks Jordan!

[@bigboibluekopitski2821]

Arnie Slab been there it’s more sketchy than it looks

[@MMorbid]

I wasn't nearly as creeped out at Alcatraz as I was at Missouri State Penitentiary. I could physically feel the negativity there. The only other time I felt something like that was at the concentration camp at Dachau.

[@judddavis3548]

Places can certainly hold energy as you say. There is a little tiny town in Arizona called "Jerome". It is made up of just 2 or 3 little streets slashed into a mountainside. It started out as a mining town for gold, copper, etc in the 1800s. ANYWAY ( lol) I drove through there one night at about 2 am and I felt the most evil energy I have ever felt. I had a vision of miners being stuck underground and left there. I searched the archives and could not find any accidents or anything though, It was quite intense. I am still talking about it 30 years later.

[@MMorbid]

@@judddavis3548 I am sure there were accidents. I grew up in Bonne Terre, Missouri over the world's largest man made cavern, a massive flooded lead mine abandoned in the 1960's by the St. Joe Lead Company. The local historical society interviewed a long time employee, who at the time was well into his 90s. I asked him about mining accidents and the story that perhaps the company tried to cover them up (after closure they were seen dumping records into the abandoned mine.) He told us they weren't hiding anything, they simply saw no value to the records (as an archivist by trade, I recoil at that now.) He said every accident that occurred went across his desk and he remembered every one. But "officially" there is no record of any of them. Long story short, I'm guessing that is probably the case here too. Jerome had a pretty famous strike in 1916. I knew the name of the town sounded familiar. There were lots of strikes in 1916 and 1917 (including one in Bonne Terre, though that one had serious anti-immigrant motives) and safety and accidents (and the fact that companies didn't give a crap if you died) was often one of the reasons for strikes.

[@judddavis3548]

@@MMorbid Awesome information . Thanks !!

[@MrTelecaster101]

Just wanted to say thanks for this channel. Being stuck at home waiting for this whole virus situation to end is enough to drive you nuts! Living vicariously through your trips has helped a bunch. Thank You!

[@aliciaschroder3163]

Bryan Wickel I agree!

[@DoodletheTravelBug]

Inspired me to hit the road and be safe!!!

[@bobmings]

This was the best tour of Alcatraz I’ve seen. Thanks Jordan

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks

[@ronschannel4940]

Yes well done!

[@joshdyer806]

My grandfather retired from the federal penitentiary system and he retired in Lompoc California (big fed prison there). When i was growing up his fed pen guard friends were from Alcatraz. I got to hear first person stories about the bird man and other characters back then. I thought my grandfather and his friends were the coolest ever.

[@xmerelxly]

That is really cool, first hand stories.

[@joannebarrett1639]

"Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." II Corinthians 3:17

[@Howrider65]

4:31 You had no name when you were here you were a number.. Sounds like most of the jobs I had..

[@scottieburnett5606]

Jordan provides another great history lesson. It is a reminder that bad behavior can result in some pretty awful circumstances.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thanks

[@janicelee6204]

I visited in 1981 and there were no block signs but all the cells painted half green were done for the Clint movie ‘Escape from Alcatraz’. Glad to see it is more of a museum now. Thanks Jordan!

[@DiamondQueenx1]

When he said "machine gun kelly" I automatically thought the rapper😂😂😂

[@90sg0re]

YEAH SAME! i was like “huh?! colson went here?” 😭 i had to take a double take

[@feebee77]

If I never come to Alcatraz, you have showed me around the island in a brilliant way, thank you!

[@Artamifi]

”No one`s ever escaped from Alcatraz” Frank Morris: ”Hold my beer”

[@bustercherry9643]

Frank's bones are at the bottom of the Bay.

[@DandyDriver]

Buster Cherry my theory is that they took the raft of they survived so they knew they weren’t alive

[@DandyDriver]

Dauphin King huh

[@juanfelipenarvaez9702]

Weasel and the crew of motd, hold my plane 😂

[@DoodletheTravelBug]

ha ha ha

[@melissawinstead8701]

I definitely think the prisoners that dug their way out of their cells survived. This is definitely a place I want to see ! Great vlog Jordan!

[@billyharper7328]

I believe that escape from Alcatraz was filmed there with Clint Eastwood 😀

[@nicoleeudelle6893]

When I visited my aunt 10 years ago in San Fran. I did the Alcatraz tour this was one of my highlights of the trip. In person it looks so real you can imagine being a prisoner and their daily routine.

[@man.i.literally.failed6772]

11:30 , I hear a child screaming, why would you bring a child to a place like this - great video BTW, best ive seen

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Good question

[@dolldoll2914]

👩‍💻You are right! I can see Clint Eastwood sitting there on the giant steps planning "Escape From Alcatraz." Much love and peace. 🙋‍♀️🪔🌠🖖🐞🔆🔆🔆🥰🧘‍♀️☯️

[@wendymcfadyen-allerby6142]

This was a fascinating tour and backstory. I enjoyed this explore thank you, appreciated Jordan

[@christinaweinmangeriatrics1689]

I loved visiting here when I went to San Francisco. I have always read and watched anything to do with the prison. A lot more is coming out about the great escape. I believe at least 2 made it

[@MiJacFan1]

They recently made a documentary about the 2 that made it. They ended up living somewhere in Argentina. They showed the Christmas cards that the family received from them telling them that they were ok.

[@christinakopcsos6831]

Yes i saw a documentary about the nephews, and they r convinced they survived. Its really fascinating

[@smartscratcheastmidlands6589]

@@MiJacFan1 All 3 lived...Frank Morris the leader got to Ireland somehow

[@mizfuI]

its not confirmed 2 made it.

[@heididietrich9800]

They think two dressed as women went to a loved one's funeral.

[@tomservo5347]

The worst part had to have been catching glimpses of the city knowing people are living their lives while you're just a forgotten number on a rock. Machine Gun Kelly once thought he'd get cute with a guard he saw eating a sandwich for lunch by saying how he once had the cars, women, and steak dinners in his time and never a plain sandwich. The guard simply replied "I've got a date tonight with a nice redhead and I know one thing-*I won't be here but you will.* Kelly never said anything after that.

[@jamesage24]

Savage!

[@Gang155]

Well done, Jordan! I enjoyed every second as this is on my list. And you were the best tour guide too! I couldn’t even imagine working there, never mind being an inmate.

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Thank you. I followed along as close to the audio tour as I could to get the most out of the experience

[@cbrwix6999]

I was there in 2002 and it was awesome to see it. Everything you described and showed was exactly how I seen it as well. Pretty cool.

[@losangelos]

in 2007, the accordion was sitting up on the shelf though, lol.

[@gailreese4102]

Visited Alcatraz more than 30 years ago. Interesting & definitely worth checking out!

[@alexp9089]

This vlog was exceptional! Thank you Jordon, enjoyed this a lot.

[@Zorn76]

I took the Alcatraz tour in 1981. Even as a kid, I was always fascinated by the spirit of historical places. These kinds of trips for me were as fun or better than any amusement park. Good work on vid, and the music intro you use for this ep (and others) I think is the best one. Good energy, positive. Plus Jah rocks!

[@debbiethompson8527]

Sure enjoyed this tour. I have always wanted to see Alcatraz. What a dismal existence, but with such history. Great job Jordan!

[@annesantos5104]

Hey, Jordan! I’ve been waiting for this tour and I was NOT disappointed! It was so fascinating to me and you covered everything so thoroughly. What a hell hole. I always think of the movie, “Birdman of Alcatraz” with Burt Lancaster when I hear Alcatraz mentioned. Thanks as always for all the time and effort you put into each vlog. It shows!

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

Very happy to hear you enjoyed it!

[@mynameisvna]

Best tour of Alcatraz I have ever seen!! Learning things I didn't know. It doesn't look like it smells too pleasant. Not a place I would want to stay! Thank you for sharing!

[@leeanne1418]

Awesome vlog! I just visited Alcatraz in October. Absolutely fascinating! I learned more watching your video than I did while touring there ❤️

[@philhoward22]

The best video I’ve seen on Alcatraz It was like I was there 👍

[@backinthesaddle2932]

If I only had a time machine. ⏳

[@DazewithJordantheLion]

You'd want to be an Inmate?

[@backinthesaddle2932]

@@DazewithJordantheLion Not an inmate. The warden wouldn't be too bad. I'd like to have a time machine to go back to different periods in time here and there. Especially knowing what I know now. To meet some of these characters.

[@susanfisher336]

Extremely thorough tour. Thanks for posting. Making my grandchildren watch this!

[@haj619]

It’s crazy how everything is still in place inside the cells

[@harveysmith9046]

A huge portion of Alcatraz was destroyed during the last escape attempt, also the native Americans destroyed and desecrated many things on Alcatraz when they occupied the Island in the late 70s. Now because of asbestos and deterioration most of the island is off limits to the general public.

[@vhdalton17]

I visited there a few years ago and I just want to say you gave a great tour. I truly believe I saw more on your video than I remember seeing while I was there. You were right about the smell, pretty bad. Also I would recommend if you go, even in the Summer, I would suggest you take a light weight jacket. The wild is blowing and it can get a little cool.

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Love the history of Alcatraz, great vlog Jordan.

[@andrewmorrison246]

5 star deserves an Emmy

[@hellokitty2931]

Wasn't there a movie in the 70s (1979 ?) called 'Escape from Alcatraz ' ? (Based on the great Escape story ? ) I believe Clint Eastwood was in it. I remember seeing it. Great Movie !

[@JasonL77]

Yes there was. One of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies.

[@sda9995]

It's on Netflix now

[@harveysmith9046]

I have it on DVD

[@TheWhiteTruth88]

If you remember seeing it and that Clint played in it and that it was a great movie why are you asking if there was a movie lol

[@arronbates9246]

Shaun Elliott you are bang one mate this guy don’t have a clue lol one of them wrote a letter to the government years later telling them who he was and how they did it ect

[@jackmcelligott6564]

The best by far the most Informative video on Alcatraz I have ever viewed. Be proud of your work

[@Dean0mac]

I’ve always wanted to go there. Thank you for sharing this

[@mymyinspiration9582]

Thanks for sharing this. This is the best tour of Alcatraz I’ve seen thus far.

[@mikehunt1741]

Easily one of my favourite channels. Great vlog Jordan, much love from Ireland.

[@POSTAPRILSIXTH]

I personally toured Alcatraz back in January of 2008. That visit was my first visit to San Francisco.

[@bonniebrown6960]

Great job vlogging Alcatraz Jordan . You showed more of the prison than I've ever seen before .

[@eh_trey]

I got the chance to visit Alcatraz 3 years ago. I went with my ex since she lived in SF at the time. When we got off the boat, I immediately knew where to go & the names of the cell blocks. She was like "how do you know where everything is if you never been here before?" I was like, "Black Ops 2 Mob of the Dead.." 😂 (surprisingly the map was pretty much spot on compared to the actual Alcatraz)

[@janrussell7885]

I visited in 2001 wirh my sister. Alcatraz has changed so much since we were there. Now, there is so much more to see. The morgue wasnt accessible, nor were the workshops. The exhibits that are on display now didnt exist back thrn. I NEED to come back and see it all as it is today

[@laurenmalcom5117]

Great job on the video! I learned more from watching this video🙂

[@phoenixnimitz9614]

That was a FANTSTIC tour! There were a lot of things that I didn't know about Alcatraz, and now I do! Thanks, Jordan! Hope you had a great time?

[@trevorscadden3251]

Is it just me or is Alcatraz so beautiful, yet so disturbing. Just me?

[@lauramassi1957]

Thanks for a great tour. I really enjoyed this and you added so much detail so we could imagine how it really was there.

[@DandyDriver]

This is a awesome tour! Beyond Expectations! Thank you so much!

[@cherihill2003]

Great tour! Always wanted to see this place so thank you much.

[@timbuktu7753]

Jordan what a "Rock" ( in)- vlog this is and its like you are the personal guide for us. :) Thanks and you Rock!

[@minimonkeyman2139]

This is a superb video Jordan. It’s such a fascinating building and the audio tour is excellent but I think we all agree your tour is better!

[@ModupeAyodele]

Whow such an interesting tour.

[@lynnesmith1959]

This is amazing! I watch on my laptop and your camera is sooo quality , I feel like I'm there!

[@isntshelovelyy]

Thank you for this I’m from San Francisco I’ve been to Alcatraz about 5 times my whole life and this was a very good video a lot of details for ppl who can’t go at this time I do believe that the men survived.

[@evonnewilson1073]

Thanks for the tour. That was very interesting!

[@Padilla4042]

Awesome video!! I’ve not visited yet, but this gives the perfect account of what to expect. Thank you

[@kandicejanusz1829]

One of my favorite places in CA. The other was Monterey Bay. Thanks for the memories.

[@vic-ff9du]

Very cool I drove truck out there for 30 years and never stopped to do tour..thanks great job

[@valahree817]

Watching this vlog brought back memories of visiting Alcatraz two summers ago. Such a fascinating and very interesting place and so glad to mark it off of my bucket list!

[@exdemocrat9038]

One of the coolest things that I have done was visiting Alcatraz. I loved it so much that I did it twice in my life. The ferry ride was amazing! Well worth every penny!

[@shonnafuerst1872]

Wow, I was just there 11/20-11/25/19!! Loved the Alcatraz tour!

[@faithwilsted5222]

I've been wanting to on the tour for a long time but have never gotten the chance. thank you so much for this, so much better than any other tour I've seen. I can't wait for the next vlog.

[@Discover-Ireland]

Man you done a great job,, you had me interested all the ways with this great tour through history. I really enjoyed this , it made my night here in Eire 👍

[@leannbrooks218]

This was so good! I've been but only saw Alcatraz from a distance. You made it come to life!

[@mikejames-drummerreginacan1386]

Best Alcatraz video I've seen....thanks Jordan.

[@ignskeletons]

I really appreciate your very thoughtful walkthroughs of museums and historic places. Thank you

[@missgigglebox748]

I want to visit Alcatraz so bad. Its definitely on my bucket list but at least I can live it through you.

[@howardcod4]

Thank you sir you are a terrific host with a very nice speaking voice as well as very informative. That was a wonderful tour of that majestic prison, if only those walls could talk. Thank you again............

[@heatherporter8386]

Love your videos!! Jordan stay blessed, and continue blessing everyone with amazing great trips 👍👍

[@dannielstech2240]

I loved this video Jordan! Greatly explained😃

[@TheMrdavidlangley]

Banjo playing Al. Amazing!

[@MoviemaniaNick]

Cool vlog Jordan! Amazing that place is still standing after all these years.

[@ellennewth6305]

Been to San Francisco but never to Alcatraz. Learned a lot, but there's no question it's a pretty creepy place! Thanks for the tour, Jordan!

[@seanade3900]

I know I wouldn't like to be there

[@bay1up]

Thanks for showing us Alcatraz! I love your knowledge of all the places you’ve been too! Keep up the good work!👍😊

[@sydneykennedy5993]

I'm reading the book in my school and it said that Alcapone always loved to work and read in the library ♥️❤️

[@shauntaylor6040]

The salt air basically rotted the concrete so that is how the 62 escape took place.

[@jamesage24]

Plus by that time there were budget cuts and the guard/road tower was no longer manned at night. That tower overlooked where Morris & the Anglins climbed down the roof.

[@LawnDad]

Cool tour! Thanks.

[@gettinhitched]

I could binge watch Jordan's vlogs all day

[@philsmodelrailway232]

Great video, I was lucky go and visit a couple years back and seeing your video brings back the memories and like you mentioned I grabbed a cup and spoon from the shop

[@danapidd6013]

I've never been to Alcatraz but you made it feel like I was there. Informative and great shots. 👍

[@seanade3900]

Your not alone

[@1189paris]

Wow! What a great Vlog. Thanks for posting this. I learned so much by seeing your tour of Alcatraz.

[@HiHello-sv7ke]

Love how informative you are keep it up I love watching your tour videos !!

[@paulineveloza4945]

In the 90's we went to San Francisco, and one of my husband's Bucket List, was to see Alcatraz. We did, made an impression on us both!! TY again.

[@maureen-hippiemama5834]

Learned more from you Jordon than anything else I have seen on Alcatraz!! Your the best, thank you!!

[@arthurchilds9856]

Sweet vlog! I've always been intrigued by Alcatraz. I actually grew up in Richmond, CA, and was stationed on a ship in Concord, CA. I had passed by this island many times, but never got around to actually visiting it. Thanks so much for this vlog Jordan. I'll catch you on the next one. Arthur Childs, Oak Harbor, WA. 🙂

[@kpietran61]

This was a really interesting video man !!! Loved all your knowledge I had never seen Alcatraz like this before thanks.

[@sherrygraham8650]

Oh man, you never disappoint. Love my trips with you.

[@kerrytassell7134]

Hi Jordan , really enjoyed your vlog today can’t wait to see this next year . Keep up the great work ... Kerry ( Australia ) 👋

[@mattdrago4660]

This was so cool. I find the history of this place so intriguing. Didn’t realise how true the actual escape scenario was to the film Escape From Alcatraz and it turns out the film was pretty accurate. Great vlog Jordan 👍🏻

[@ginahamlin9731]

Thank you for your time Jordan. Appreciated from Macon GA

[@stevekalil7988]

What an excellent tour you gave, I watched your video and I’ve visited Alcatraz prison before lol...anyone not fortunate enough to get to go there can experience it perfectly through your video. Great job! 😉

[@SunCoastFilms]

That would be fantastic place to ghost hunt. If they let me, I would bring my gear and stay the night. Thanks for the tour!!

[@SunCoastFilms]

@@whispersoftheafterlife1017 Agreed

[@rossbooth1801]

Great job Jordan.

[@Lola-ip6yi]

Fascinating tour!!!!

[@mariaday712]

Very interesting vlog. I took the tour here many years ago and I got this heavy feeling the more I went through the place. I can't imagine living here with no way off. Thank you very much for your wonderful tour. Safe Travels and Take Care.

[@deebrown6160]

You did it again - another amazing vlog!! Thank you for sharing❤😊