Museum
Land Tortoise
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The Land Tortoise is a remarkably intact 1758 radeau, a flat-bottomed warship, that sank during the French and Indian War. Discovered in 1990, it rests on the lake bottom and is protected as a National Historic Landmark. Visitors can view the wreck through glass-bottom boat tours offered by the Lake George Battlefield Park, which provide a clear look at the ship's structure. The site offers a rare glimpse into 18th-century naval warfare and underwater archaeology.
Don't miss
- View the intact radeau through a glass-bottom boat tour
- Learn about the ship's role in the French and Indian War at the park's interpretive displays
- See the wreck's preserved timbers and cannon ports
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Land Tortoise
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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