Land Tortoise

The Land Tortoise rests 107 feet beneath Lake George's surface as a preserved example of an 18th-century military vessel with seven guns and 26 oars.

British and provincial forces constructed this French and Indian War gunboat in 1758, deliberately sinking it to prevent capture by opposing military forces.

The Lake George waterfront location contains multiple historical markers that document the maritime and military developments of colonial North America.

The National Park Service maintains this underwater archaeological site as part of New York State's Submerged Heritage Preserve for research and documentation purposes.

This vessel remains the sole existing specimen of its type from the French and Indian War period, providing valuable information about colonial naval architecture.

Location: Warren County

GPS coordinates: 43.42111,-73.70833

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:39