National Historic Landmark

LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site

Lake George, Warren County, New York
Listed
July 9, 1995
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000819

About this property

The Land Tortoise was a military transport ship built for service on Lake George, New York during the French and Indian War. The vessel, a radeau (raft), was built in 1758, and was intentionally sunk later that year with the intention of raising her for use in 1759. This did not happen, and the sunken vessel was discovered in 1990. Its site is a National Historic Landmark and a state-protected underwater preserve. It is believed to be the oldest intact warship in North America, and is the only surviving ship of its type. The site is accessible to the diving public with advanced diving skills.

Location

Lake George, Warren County, New York

Categories

MILITARYMARITIME HISTORYHISTORIC - NON-ABORIGINAL
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Questions about this property

When was LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site listed on the National Register?

LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1995.

What type of historic resource is LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site?

LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site?

The period of significance for LAND TORTOISE (radeau) Shipwreck Site is recorded as the industrial era.

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