Near Ticonderoga: Benedict Arnold's Sunken Gunship

I had not previously considered the idea that a ship from the American Revolution might still exist on the floor of a large lake.  In 1776,  The Spitfire was one of a number of gunships used by Benedict Arnold to combat the British advance from Canada.  During that time, Spitfire was sunk by the British, and she has lain on the floor of Lake Champlain since that time.

The video here is a great introduction to the shipwreck and the preservation efforts that are ongoing.  To imagine that such a vessel still exists, with mast still upright and artifacts still resting on the deck (including a cannon, possibly still loaded), is astounding.

The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is along a possible route from the Burlington International Airport to Fort Ticonderoga.  Sadly, it does not fit with the itinerary or route I will take on my upcoming trip.

Visit my Fort Ticonderoga Teacher Institute page for more.