The Tropical Island Prison Older Than Alcatraz

[@ethanlay6358]

I've been there, it's so cool to walk around and look at the reefs

[@icisne7315]

I forget not everyone speaks Spanish so I had a " you don't say moment not too long ago" when he said that the island's name means turtle

[@samuelfisher5002]

Seeker Stories That's a pretty misleading title considering it's: a) Not a prison now, nor originally built as a prison. b) There were in fact prisoners housed there, but only in the same regard that you'd house prisoners of war at any military fort.

[@clasicdemott5986]

It was a prison at one time, nothing more irritating then a misleading title.

[@japzone]

I've been there a few years ago. It was a long boat ride from Key West. Beautiful marine life, and a very interesting fort. It was interesting how parts of it still feel incomplete to this day, despite becoming a prison.

[@xenamelanie1339]

So far i've discovered prisons on abandoned island. 1) Pulau Jerejak, Penang, Malaysia 2) Alcatraz 3) Dry Tortugas 4) Croation Prison in England If you know other prisons on the islands, please share with me. Thank you :)

[@wyattwilliams2457]

Fort Jefferson was not built as a prison

[@fernandoquica1035]

Big Island prison Brazil

[@fernandoquica1035]

Anchieta Island, Brazil

[@theunundunly5368]

Wow! definitely an amazing place to visit!

[@IvoryOasis]

"Happy ending for Dr Mud....he spent his life in prison, but later after he died the government said 'oops my bad'" I love a happy ending :D

[@Mexican_Trucker]

True.

[@rachelruiz2599]

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[@rachelruiz2599]

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[@williamwingo4740]

He was pardoned by President Andrew Johnson. His family fought to fully clear his name for over 100 years.

[@shayekisitu]

I am related to Dr. Mudd via my Fathers side of the family. I remember as a child visiting The Mudds as my parents called them, when we would travel to Sacramento,CA during the summer. I think I was around maybe 13yrs old the last time I saw them.12 cousins in one family.

[@vinnieyuh]

+Shaye Kisitu Just because you have the same last name as someone, that doesn't mean they're in your blood.

[@shayekisitu]

I am by blood related to him on my Father's side of the family. Who are you? The family relative by blood "Gestapo"?

[@shayekisitu]

The Cyromaniac Furthermore, I posted a very harmless comment in the first place, so I am unsure of what point you are trying to make here with your comment. Nonetheless, I thank you in kind for commenting anyway my friend.

[@vinnieyuh]

Shaye Kisitu Um. Wha?

[@wildboar1911A1]

Cool! very interesting.

[@SkyeID]

What's really special to the American people? Prisons.

[@SkyeID]

+Skye ID Another "fun" past time for the U.S. government is putting black people in those prisons. Well, the ones that they don't kill...

[@sgt.rexpowercolt3221]

Skye ID I hope you realize that there are alot of white people in Prisons too. Seriously you have no idea what you're talking about. Being black doesn't make you go to prison

[@thomasrivera8626]

+Sgt. Rex Power Colt This was made by Spaniards, so is Spanish pride not American

[@wyattwilliams2457]

It was not built as a prison

[@JoeJoeTater]

This is how sponsored content should be done. Good job.

[@dwellspompano]

The still shot @ 1:54 is NOT of Ft Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas.

[@excatholics]

It's also a six-point pentagram too!

[@meekhinglim4829]

it is just like holidaying in the resort island

[@wyattwilliams2457]

Wool uniforms, flogging, yellow fever, totally like a vacation

[@noone-qg1od]

Clearly an old fort.

[@Kingjeffkoch]

must.. resist... buying.. landrover

[@panzerfaust5046]

did you hear photographer steve rich lost his job? he's steve poor now

[@6REN]

xDD

[@Bok2022st]

If you want to know where the oldest prison island in the world come to Australia you will find out but you will never leave they are taking control of everyone and taking everything off you and even saying you have things that you do not so eventually they will be in your home taking them apart this place is an absolute nightmare as beautiful as the country is

[@imbleu1067]

Where's Robben Island?

[@dynylmp7817]

PONS De Leon. very good

[@williamwingo4740]

It's the largest masonry structure in the Americas and has over 16 million bricks, every one of them shipped by sea from Philadelphia. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Jefferson_(Florida)

[@NeWx89]

Google maps coordinates anyone?

[@BruceWayneReal]

+NeWx89 24.6285° N, 82.8732° W

[@NeWx89]

+Bruce Wayne Thanks!

[@acastro1398]

this is nothing new to floridians we drive are boats and jet ski's around there all the time its part of florida history.

[@redondorocket2680]

It's a starfort.... Starforts are located all over the world.

[@captragemi4381]

tortuga? in pirates of the caribbean? amazing

[@ItsGroundhogDay]

Life in prison? What?

[@colinsmith1742]

Surrounded by water. Big water. Ocean water.

[@chriscotton4207]

right off key west. it's not a prison.... it's beautiful and fishing is great

[@fubukifangirl]

Perfect place to hide in the event if a zombie apocalypse.

[@CameronS437]

What's really special to the American people you may ask? Prisons.

[@thomasrivera8626]

O don't know and That was built by Spaniards

[@pythagoreantheorem5301]

+Thomas Rivera It was built by Americans... that was the whole point in this video.

[@thomasrivera8626]

Linsey Redd Florida was colonized by Spain before they sold it to the US and since when did the US Americans started naming places in Spanish?

[@pythagoreantheorem5301]

+Thomas Rivera San Antonio?

[@thomasrivera8626]

Linsey Redd San Antonio? I don't get it jaja sorry

[@mitrokuokkanen3946]

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[@aroccoification]

Pena Durro

[@NotDynimiteDuck]

"Faker! "

[@MrKristersz]

first 2 times in a row :D

[@TreasonsBeta]

Krister SZ Who cares?

[@MrKristersz]

Treasons Beta I know you do ;)

[@benjaminshray842]

No one cares

[@MrKristersz]

Benjamin Shray okidoki.

[@PauperPeccator]

GAY PRIEST WILL BE ARRIVING SHORTLY

[@madsskotting8634]

First!