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Phoenix is a advanced boat dive site in Vermont, United States with depths of 18.3–33.5 m (60–110 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Zebra mussel, Smallmouth bass, and Yellow perch. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.
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Launched in 1815, the 146-foot Phoenix was the second commercial steamboat on Lake Champlain; she burned to the waterline on the night of September 4, 1819 en route from Burlington to Plattsburgh, killing six of the 46 aboard. The fire-charred hull now lies on the northern face of Colchester Shoal reef, bow in about 60 feet of water and stern dropping past 110 feet, with charred frame ends, engine mounting rods, and rudder hardware still visible. One of the oldest steamboat wrecks in North America, she is the signature advanced dive of the Vermont Underwater Historic Preserve system.
Deep dive — hull runs from ~60 ft at the bow to over 110 ft at the stern, where Lake Champlain is dark; cold freshwater (40s F below the thermocline); open-lake location requires serious dive planning and weather watching; narcosis and no-deco limits at the stern; lights necessary; fast-changing weather and waves over Colchester Shoal
Phoenix has a depth range of 18.3–33.5 metres (60–110 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.
Phoenix is rated as advanced difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Advanced Open Water minimum for the bow section; deep specialty or technical training recommended for the 110 ft stern certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.
The best time to dive Phoenix is typically June–September preserve season on calm, settled days — the open-lake location is weather-dependent; late summer for the warmest surface water. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.
Divers at Phoenix in United States commonly report sightings of Zebra mussel, Smallmouth bass, Yellow perch, Rock bass, and Lake trout. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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