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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 | U.S. La Vallee |
| Other Names | Built as Henry Lloyd |
| Vessel Type | Tug |
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| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 56' / 12' / |
| Tonnage | |
| Hull Construction | Wood |
| Propulsion | Steam / Screw |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1880 at Brooklyn, NY |
| Date of Loss | June 12, 1931 |
| Reason for Loss | Scuttled |
| Fatalities | None |
| Location | Lake Champlain - Shelburne Bay - just south of Burlington, VT |
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| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | Deep water |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | |
| Wreck Condition | Mostly intact and upright |
| Diving Considerations | A permit is required to dive this wreck. |
| Other Information | For
more information on the U.S. La Vallee, Click
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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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