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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Alcatraz Island, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
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How the Alcatraz Dock Worked

The Alcatraz dock’s role in moving people and supplies with strict schedules and checks.

2/10/2025
10 min read
Alcatraz pier area used for arrivals and supplies

Schedules ruled the pier as much as the cellhouse.

Dock Tower

Checklist:

  • Notice guard vantage over the dock
  • Watch the ferry offloading pattern
  • Imagine daily goods flow

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Alcatraz Historian

Alcatraz Historian

I wrote this guide to make your Alcatraz day easy, informative, and memorable — with honest tips gathered from repeat visits.

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