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SHIPWRECK DISCOVERY (Continued from page 8) "This is a much sought after artifact, one of the undiscovered treasures of Lake Champlain.

One of the most important aspects of the dis- covery is that it highlights Lake Champlain's vital role in our nation's history," said Mr.

Cohn, who has been involved in numerous shipwreck projects. "I have always thought the

War for Independence was one of the most pro- found moments in history and this boat, provid- ing a tangible link to that period, makes it the most important boat from my personal perspec- tive."

Discovery Prompts New Research "This discovery provides new light on the mar- itime aspects of the Revolutionary War and the

American nation. It will be a great catalyst to new research through nautical archaeology," said Dr. William Dudley, director of the Naval

Historical Center in Washington, D.C.

The LCMM will work with the U.S. Navy and the states of Vermont and New York to develop a management plan for the gunboat. Analysis will focus on two basic preservation strategies:

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Pictured is Philadelphia II—a full-sized working replica of Benedict Arnold's gunboat

Philadelphia — which was launched in 1991 at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum. preserving the ship in place; versus raising and exhibiting it. It has been determined that whatever the verdict, the gunboat will stay in the Champlain Valley.

Determining which vessel has been found, out of three possibilities -

New Haven, Providence or Spitfire - will also become part of the man- agement plan.

The foreboding agenda of the zebra mussels has not yet affected the vessel. According to Mr. Cohn, there is still a leeway of a few years before the mussels become an imminent threat. Meanwhile, researchers anticipate a systemat- ic examination of the entire bottom of Lake Champlain to continue for the next five to seven years. The survey, with a current annual bud- get of $200,000, is funded through a combination of public and private sources, specifically the Lake

Champlain Basin Program, the

National Park Service, the

Environmental Protection Agency and the Lintilhac Foundation.

Surveyors hope to discover the exact number of historic ship- wrecks and their approximate sinking dates, as well as to gather geophysical information about

Lake Champlain which will lead to significant new analyses about the geology of the region.

The Silver Lining "This could prove to be the most significant maritime discovery in

American history in the last half century," said Dr. Lundeberg. A vessel once commanded by a trai- tor, defeated in battle and a near- victim of an underwater plague is on its way to becoming a shining star of maritime history. While in life Benedict Arnold betrayed the

U.S. by giving away its military secrets to the British, he has posthumously paid a great service to his country.

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