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William H. McAllister

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 Army tug ST-246 -- similar to 
William H. McAllister
(Lake Champ. Maritime Mus.)

  

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Shipwreck Data
Vessel Name William H. McAllister
Other Names Built as U.S Army tug ST-243
Vessel Type Tug
Owner McAllister Towing, New York, NY
Length / Beam / Draft (feet) 80' / 23' / 
Tonnage 140 GT
Hull Construction Steel
Propulsion Diesel / Screw
Cargo  
Built 1942 at Orange, TX (Livingston Shipbuilding Co.)
Date of Loss November 17, 1963
Reason for Loss Struck reef and sank
Fatalities None
Location Lake Champlain - Schuyler Reef (Off Burlington, VT)
Coordinates (Lat/Lon)  
Coordinates (Loran C)  
Water Depth (feet) Deep water
Typical Visibility (feet)  
Wreck Condition Mostly intact and upright
Diving Considerations  
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