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Horse Ferry

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(Garry Kozak/ Klein Assocs.)

 

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 Horse Ferry (real name unknown)
Other Names  
Vessel Type Horse-powered ferry
Owner  
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 63' / 23'/  /
Tonnage  
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Horse-driven turntable / Side-wheels
Cargo  
Built  
Date of Loss  
Reason for Loss  
Fatalities  
Location Lake Champlain, northwest of the Burlington (VT) breakwater, approximately 2/3 of the way to Lone Rock Point.
Coordinates (Lat/Lon) 44-29.1N / 73-14.6W
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) 50'
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 Horse Ferry, 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.

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