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NBM Dive Site Resource

Lady of the Lake

Lake Winnipesaukee — Gilford, New Hampshire, United States

The 1849 side-wheel steamer Lady of the Lake rests upright in Smith Cove and is identified by the current lake operator as one of Winnipesaukee’s easiest and most popular wreck dives.

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Historic Photograph

Historic stereograph of the Lake Winnipesaukee steamer Lady of the Lake at Weirs Landing.
The exact 1849 Lady of the Lake steamer whose wreck is now a popular Winnipesaukee dive.John B. Heywood / New York Public Library; via Wikimedia Commons · Public domainSource ↗
WaterFreshwater
AccessBoat access using current lake navigation and local briefing; do not infer a waypoint from this profile.
ExperienceCertified freshwater wreck divers; any penetration requires appropriate overhead training
Maximum depthApproximately 30 ft / 9 m
Best seasonMost activity is seasonal; weather, water temperature, park rules, current and operator availability control access.
VisibilityOften 10–20 ft / 3–6 m, but highly variable and easily disturbed.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Aquatic life research in progress

NBM is reviewing a likely local species for this position.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Historic wreck structure, marine habitat and Northeast wreck-diving conditions.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Confirm current charter support, exact position, mooring status, sea state, tide and required qualifications before departure.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Cold, low visibility, current, surge, entangling fishing gear, sharp metal, collapse, overheads, boat traffic and depth-dependent decompression exposure.

At the site

Facilities and support

Facilities vary and are not guaranteed; verify before departure.

Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.