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Champlain II
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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 | Champlain II |
| Other Names | Original name Oakes Ames |
| Vessel Type | Side-wheel passenger steamer |
| Owner | Champlain Transportation Company |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 244' / 35' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Side-wheels |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1868 at Burlington, VT |
| Date of Loss | July 16, 1875 |
| Reason for Loss | Ran aground at night |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Just
off Steam Mill Point, Westport, NY, between Barn Rock and Rock Harbor - at a place called Split Rock Mountain. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 44-12.36N / 73-22.58W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 15 - 35' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Privately owned shoreline, boat access only. A permit is required to dive this wreck. |
| Other Information | For
more information on the Champlain II, Click
Here. Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve - Info & Wreck Map |
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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