Drain Alcatraz: The World's Most Notorious Prison | Drain the Oceans SPECIAL

Alcatraz, the world’s most notorious prison, reveals its deepest secrets after the deadly waters that surround it are drained away. Get More National Geographic: About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their...

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