Tugboat U.S. La Vallee Wreck (boat dive)

Burlington

The Vallee is for advanced divers only as she lays in 100 ft of water. At this depth, it is almost pitch black without lights. The La Valle was sunk in 1931. U.S. La Vallee is one of the few steamboat wrecks in Lake Champlain that still have an engine and other machinery on board.

Lights required.

Seasonal registration required. Please be sure to register at area dive shops, local charter captains, the Burlington Community Boat House, Westport Marina (NY) or at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. Or you can now register online here.

Want more information? The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has an outstanding resource.

Parking:

Paid parking at local lot

Levels:

Advanced

Max Depth at High Tide:

100 Feet

Size of Wreck:

56’ long, 12’ beam

Ideal Wind Temp: