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Joseph LaPlante

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Joseph LaPlante was the only survivor of Sarah Ellen's crew when it sank.

Joseph

LaPlante

Lake Champlain

Vermont

New York

United States of America

North America

Sinking of Sarah Ellen

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Vergennes, VT 05491
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802-475-2022

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