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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 | Stone Boat (real name unknown) |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | Canal Boat |
| Owner | |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 93' / 14' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | None |
| Cargo | Quarried stone blocks |
| Built | |
| Date of Loss | |
| Reason for Loss | Unknown - probably ran aground |
| Fatalities | |
| Location | Off southeast side of Diamond Island, Lake Champlain |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 44-14.1N / 73-20.0W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 12 - 25' |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | Usually poor |
| Wreck Condition | Partially intact |
| Diving Considerations | Strong current area. A permit is required to dive this wreck. |
| Other Information | For
more information on the Stone Boat, 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. 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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