20h 29min, jan 1, 1775 y - First Visit to Alcatraz
Description:
In 1775, the ship that first sailed into the San Francisco Bay and discovered Alcatraz, San Carlos, was commanded by Juan Manuel de Ayala. He described the geological features of the multiple islands in the bay, noting how Alcatraz island was barren and rocky ("The Rock").Added to timeline:
Date:
20h 29min, jan 1, 1775 y
Now
~ 250 years ago