Capsized Near Alcatraz: A Maritime Tragedy Unfolds The notorious former prison island, now a celebrated tourist destination, has witnessed another maritime disaster.
On a sunny afternoon, a boat carrying nine people capsized near San Francisco's iconic Alcatraz Island, leaving one dead and three missing.
Background of Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island, situated in the middle of San Francisco Bay, has a storied history dating back to 1854 when it was first fortified.