View of Alcatraz Island from the Fisherman's Wharf ferry landing. . .


. . .Approaching the island, with another ferry coming back. . .

. . .closer view of the island. . .

. . .the sign underneith the lighthouse is the obligatory 'Here's where you're at:' sign. . .

. . .hazy/foggy view of the Golden Gate Bridge from the Alcatraz Ferry. . .

. . .there was some sort of Sailing Regatta going on that day. . .


. . .a building used for industrial purposes back in the day. . .

. . .the Alcatraz Water tower rising above the island. The building on the left is the Powerhouse. . .

. . .closer view of the power house. . .

. . .closeup of a common Alcatraz prison cell. . .

. . .a NPS display depicting life as an Alcatraz Correctional Officer. . .

. . .the view of the prison block. . .

. . .Al Capone's Alcatraz cell -- cell block B, #181. . .

. . .view of Cell Block A. . .

. . .San Francisco skyline from Alcatraz. . .

. . .Fisherman's Wharf from the return ferry.
