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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia
in Smithsonian museum
(Photo by author)Philadelphia model
in Smithsonian museum
(Author's collection)
Philadelphia bow gun
(Author's collection)Gunboat Philadelphia
salvage team - ca 1935
(Smithsonian Institution)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 | Philadelphia |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Revolutionary War Gunboat |
| Owner | American Continental forces |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 54' / 15' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1776 |
| Date of Loss | October 11, 1776 |
| Reason for Loss | Damaged and sank in the Battle of Valcour Island - Lake Champlain |
| Fatalities | |
| Location | Vessel was raised in 1935 and is now displayed at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. It is the oldest American fighting vessel in existence. |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
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| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
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| Diving Considerations | |
| Other Information | For
more information on the gunboat Philadelphia, Click
Here. Lake Champlain Underwater Historic Preserve - Info & Wreck Map |
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