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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 | Spitfire |
| 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 12, 1776 |
| Reason for Loss | Damaged in the Battle of Valcour Island, the Spitfire was abandoned and sank on the night following the battle. |
| Fatalities | |
| Location | Lake Champlain - undisclosed location |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
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| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Wreck is mostly intact and upright |
| Diving Considerations | This wreck is a valuable and protected archaeological site, and recreational diving is not permitted. |
| Other Information | For
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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. For more information on this wreck's location and history, and water and diving conditions in the area, contact local dive shop personnel, dive charter boat operators and local fishermen. Also check out the other shipwreck Websites listed on our Favorite Links page.
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