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Roosevelt II

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Ferry Roosevelt II
(Lake Champ. Maritime Mus.)

 

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 Roosevelt II
Other Names  
Vessel Type Ferry
Owner Lake Champlain Transportation Company
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 108' / 27' / 
Tonnage 126 GT
Hull Construction Wood
Propulsion Diesel / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1923 at Nyack, NY
Date of Loss 1959
Reason for Loss Scuttled
Fatalities None
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Other Information For more information on the Roosevelt II, Click Here
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