

Best for advanced divers, 18-27m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Sloop Island Canal Boat is a deep wreck dive located 402 metres offshore in Lake Champlain. Resting at depths between 18 and 27 metres, the site features a full overhead environment that requires advanced certification and deep diving experience. Divers encounter moderate currents and visibility ranging from 3 to 9 metres. Due to the depth and cold water temperatures, which remain in the mid-40°F range at the bottom, careful gas management and monitoring for nitrogen narcosis are essential. Access is by boat only, and the use of a surface marker buoy is necessary to alert active boat traffic in the area. Guided tours are strongly recommended for this challenging wreck.
44.31248, -73.30808
Divers must register annually prior to using the Preserve System.
The wreck lies approximately 1/4 mile north of Sloop Island.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
18-27m
Visibility
3-9m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
30 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The wreck lies at depths between 18 and 27 metres, with an average depth of 27 metres.
No, this site is for advanced divers only. It requires advanced certification and a deep speciality due to the overhead environment, depth, and current.
The site is accessible by boat only, located 402 metres from shore. It is advisable to book through a local dive shop to arrange guided tours.
Hazards include boat traffic, cold water, deep depths, nitrogen narcosis, strong currents, and the overhead environment of the wreck.
Diving at Sloop Island Canal Boat in Charlotte requires the following certifications: Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sloop Island Canal Boat in Charlotte are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Sloop Island Canal Boat in Charlotte. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sloop Island Canal Boat in Charlotte typically ranges from 3 metres to 9 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.