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The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | Water Witch |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Schooner |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 80' / 17' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | Iron ore |
| Built | 1832 at Vergennes, VT |
| Date of Loss | April 26, 1866 |
| Reason for Loss | Sank in a squall |
| Fatalities | 1 - the captains infant daughter |
| Location | Lake Champlain - near the mouth of Otter Creek (see map above) |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 90' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Mostly intact and upright |
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| Other Information | For a
detailed history and pictures of the Water Witch, see the
Institute of Nautical Archaeology's Water Witch page at... http://nauticalarch.org/projects/all/north_america/lake_champlain_projects/the_water_witch/ The Water Witch and other historic
wrecks in Lake Champlain are managed by the Lake Champlain
Underwater Historic Preserves program. For info and pictures
see... |
Attention Divers The information on this page was obtained from a variety of sources. Although we have attempted to make it as accurate as possible, it may contain errors. For your personal safety, use extreme caution when diving on this wreck. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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