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General Butler

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General Butler striking the
Burlington breakwater
(History Under the Waves)

 

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.

Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name General Butler
Other Names  
Vessel Type Schooner-rigged canal boat
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 88' / 14'  /
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Usually towed, but had sails for lake travel
Cargo  
Built 1862 at Essex, NY
Date of Loss December 9, 1876
Reason for Loss Ran on breakwater in storm
Fatalities None
Location Lake Champlain, just west of the south end of the Burlington (VT) breakwater.
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 44-28.3N / 73-13.7W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 40'
Typical Visibility (feet) Usually poor
Wreck Condition Partially intact
Diving Considerations A permit is required to dive this wreck.
Other Information For more information on the General Butler, Click Here. 
 Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve - Info & Wreck Map 
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