Governor Endicott Question

Grant · 01-16-2007, 10:21 AM

I was recently paging through some of the photos and history posted by RG, McDude, and others about the old steamers. Great stuff.

I was interested in learning about the fate of the Governor Endicott, did some Googling, and oddly enough came across a reference to an episode from the old "Divers Down" video series. Apparently, the same episode in which they visited the Lady of the Lake included the "wreck" (or what's left of it, I understand it was dismantled) of the Governor Endicott, which was referred to as "off limits."

Anyone know why this is "off limits"?? This is surely a question that Tom from DWC could answer in a second, but perhaps someone here has the answer. (And, Tom or Scott -- I know you guys lurk and read from time to time...any insights?!? Just curious.)

Thanks.

WeirsBeachBoater · 01-16-2007, 11:33 AM

The remains of the Governor Endicott, are in the area of Paugus Bay that are off limits due to being in proximity to the inlet pipe for the City Water Supply.

Grant · 01-16-2007, 11:39 AM

Well, that explains it!

Many thanks.

g

Weirs guy · 01-16-2007, 12:10 PM

It may explain a few things about the cities water supply, too! I always thought it had a hint of "wood".

SIKSUKR · 01-17-2007, 10:32 AM

It also might explain why I get "wrecked" when I drink VO and water at the lake!

Mee-n-Mac · 01-17-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WeirsBeachBoater

The remains of the Governor Endicott, are in the area of Paugus Bay that are off limits due to being in proximity to the inlet pipe for the City Water Supply.

Am I correctly recalling that that area is designated 'No human contact' with the water ? If so could one "dive" the wreck using an ROV ?

Coolbreeze · 01-18-2007, 10:06 PM

Sure just make sure the towns people all doesn't flush at once...it may pull in the gadget into the pipe.

Mee-n-Mac · 01-18-2007, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Coolbreeze

Sure just make sure the towns people all doesn't flush at once...it may pull in the gadget into the pipe.

Yikes, now there's a video that wouldn't make it to YouTube !

scubajay1153 · 01-19-2007, 11:18 AM

(from what I have been told and seen on the sonar)....on the railroad track side of the channel across from Irwin Marine. It is almost under the black channel marker. Hard to find by eye and difficult by sonar/FF as the milfoil and weeds are terrible along with the fact it is sunk into the bottom some what. Caught a glimpse of it this summer (late) while we were moving around/fueling the FD rescue boats. Not sure what the viz is like on the wreck itself but it was almost 25 feet two summers ago when we (the dive team) were diving/training in the lift bridge area.

That is all....

Scuba Jay

Bubba · 01-25-2007, 04:06 PM

Grant and WeirsBeachBoater are both correct. I won't go into exact location because it is off limits. To the point that if you are seen there without VERY special permission, MP will "remove" you. And it will be expensive outing. I don't want to help anyone get in trouble.

But to answer your curiosity, there is not much left. More than the Belknap. But not much.

01-16-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Governor Endicott Question I was recently paging through some of the photos and history posted by RG, McDude, and others about the old steamers. Great stuff. I was interested in learning about the fate of the Governor Endicott, did some Googling, and oddly enough came across a reference to an episode from the old "Divers Down" video series. Apparently, the same episode in which they visited the Lady of the Lake included the "wreck" (or what's left of it, I understand it was dismantled) of the Governor Endicott, which was referred to as "off limits." Anyone know why this is "off limits"?? This is surely a question that Tom from DWC could answer in a second, but perhaps someone here has the answer. (And, Tom or Scott -- I know you guys lurk and read from time to time...any insights?!? Just curious.) Thanks. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-16-2007, 11:33 AM	#2
WeirsBeachBoater Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 709 Blog Entries: 9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 148 Times in 65 Posts	I believe I might have the answer! The remains of the Governor Endicott, are in the area of Paugus Bay that are off limits due to being in proximity to the inlet pipe for the City Water Supply.

01-16-2007, 11:39 AM	#3
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,485 Thanks: 337 Thanked 212 Times in 116 Posts	Well, that explains it! Many thanks. g __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

01-16-2007, 12:10 PM	#4
Weirs guy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Weirs Beach, NH Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It may explain a few things about the cities water supply, too! I always thought it had a hint of "wood". __________________ Is it bikeweek yet? Now?

01-17-2007, 10:32 AM	#5
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	It also might explain why I get "wrecked" when I drink VO and water at the lake! __________________ SIKSUKR

01-18-2007, 10:06 PM	#7
Coolbreeze Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 332 Thanks: 0 Thanked 51 Times in 26 Posts	Sure just make sure the towns people all doesn't flush at once...it may pull in the gadget into the pipe.

01-19-2007, 11:18 AM	#9
scubajay1153 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Gilford Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts	It lies... (from what I have been told and seen on the sonar)....on the railroad track side of the channel across from Irwin Marine. It is almost under the black channel marker. Hard to find by eye and difficult by sonar/FF as the milfoil and weeds are terrible along with the fact it is sunk into the bottom some what. Caught a glimpse of it this summer (late) while we were moving around/fueling the FD rescue boats. Not sure what the viz is like on the wreck itself but it was almost 25 feet two summers ago when we (the dive team) were diving/training in the lift bridge area. That is all.... Scuba Jay

01-25-2007, 04:06 PM	#10
Bubba Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Merrimack, NH & East Alton, NH Posts: 65 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	A couple of correct posts Grant and WeirsBeachBoater are both correct. I won't go into exact location because it is off limits. To the point that if you are seen there without VERY special permission, MP will "remove" you. And it will be expensive outing. I don't want to help anyone get in trouble. But to answer your curiosity, there is not much left. More than the Belknap. But not much.