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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 | O. J. Walker |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Schooner-rigged sailing canal boat |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 86' / 14' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Usually towed ,but had sails for lake travel |
| Cargo | Bricks & tile |
| Built | 1862 at Burlington, VT |
| Date of Loss | May 11, 1895 |
| Reason for Loss | Sank in storm |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Lake Champlain, off Burlington, VT, approximately 3/4 mile west of the north end of the Burlington breakwater. |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 44-28.72N / 73-14.44W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 65' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Special permit required for each dive on wreck |
| Other Information | For
more information on the O.J.Walker,
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