Wow! That was awesome! I knew that there was a small town down there, but to actually see parts of it, was amazing! My grandfather was a Portuguese mason, and when he came to America, one of his first jobs was working at Candlewood to make the lake. There’s a bunch of old cemetery base stones in the old property that were supposedly from there. Makes you think 🤔
Interesting. Found a grave stone built into an old fireplace here in Sherman by the town park. Nothing left but the foundation and chimney, could see the full inscription, still there. I found the cemetery by chicken rock. I know the stones were moved next to the Sherman library. Not sure about the bodies though, seems unlikely to me. I have looked for the Wanzer and New Fairfield cemeteries but the vis below 30 feet was near zero and pitch black even with a powerful dive light.
This dive is amazing! We spent summers in a house right across from Lynn Deming Park, just north of the dive. My grandfather would let me drive his boat on the lake , but I had to remain within eyesight. Therefore, I would turn around before the Narrows right above Jerusalem, as it turns out!
The algae is feed by lawn fertilizer and other man made nutrients that finds its way into the water. Below the thermocline, 24’, the vis can be down to a foot because the dead algae that sinks is slow to decay do to the lack of oxygen in the thermocline. In the Fall the water at the bottom will rise as the surface water cools and sinks. Water will appear brown for a bit. I’ve done some research on this, Interesting stuff
I can email the dive map and some survey maps that I made up if that’s what you would like? I went to the Sherman and New Milford town halls to get copies of the original CL&P maps.
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I enjoyed this and appreciate the subtitles....very interesting and thrilling... love seeing the fish as well
Wow! That was awesome! I knew that there was a small town down there, but to actually see parts of it, was amazing! My grandfather was a Portuguese mason, and when he came to America, one of his first jobs was working at Candlewood to make the lake. There’s a bunch of old cemetery base stones in the old property that were supposedly from there. Makes you think 🤔
Interesting. Found a grave stone built into an old fireplace here in Sherman by the town park. Nothing left but the foundation and chimney, could see the full inscription, still there. I found the cemetery by chicken rock. I know the stones were moved next to the Sherman library. Not sure about the bodies though, seems unlikely to me. I have looked for the Wanzer and New Fairfield cemeteries but the vis below 30 feet was near zero and pitch black even with a powerful dive light.
This is a great adventure. Thanks for making and sharing this great footage!
cool to see a map,especially of the school house,,,the water is low right now...and you can see the stone wall exposed near the school
Still hard to believe this was once a valley with farms, a schoolhouse, etc. There are still many artifacts down there. Thanks.
This dive is amazing! We spent summers in a house right across from Lynn Deming Park, just north of the dive. My grandfather would let me drive his boat on the lake , but I had to remain within eyesight. Therefore, I would turn around before the Narrows right above Jerusalem, as it turns out!
also can you look for a 20 hp merc,its just north of school,lost about 35 years ago...lol
How did you loose an outboard motor, prey tell?
@@duckpond-studio ahole forgot safety chain
You could probably find enough beer cans down there to put a kid through college lmao
Why is this town under water? Was it in a flood area and was abandoned? Thanks
This article explains why www.newstimes.com/news/article/Is-There-Really-a-Town-Called-Jerusalem-and-a-14099732.php
Are any of those maps available please? Thanks
screenshot and print
archives.library.wcsu.edu/omeka/files/original/Truman_A._Warner_Papers_MS026/4653/ms026_mapdrawer8_candlewood_1926_whole.jpg
Why is the water of Candlewood Lake so dark and murky?
The algae is feed by lawn fertilizer and other man made nutrients that finds its way into the water. Below the thermocline, 24’, the vis can be down to a foot because the dead algae that sinks is slow to decay do to the lack of oxygen in the thermocline. In the Fall the water at the bottom will rise as the surface water cools and sinks. Water will appear brown for a bit. I’ve done some research on this, Interesting stuff
@@pittwr Thanks for the very thorough explanation. I appreciate it.
Where can I buy these maps?
I can email the dive map and some survey maps that I made up if that’s what you would like? I went to the Sherman and New Milford town halls to get copies of the original CL&P maps.
You may like this map.
archives.library.wcsu.edu/omeka/files/original/Truman_A._Warner_Papers_MS026/4653/ms026_mapdrawer8_candlewood_1926_whole.jpg
Where can I find these maps
screenshot and print
archives.library.wcsu.edu/omeka/files/original/Truman_A._Warner_Papers_MS026/4653/ms026_mapdrawer8_candlewood_1926_whole.jpg
Where’s the fish?
Im thinking about getting my scuba licence so I can go scuba diving at Candlewood lake.
HiNu7 I’m saying....
Lol not a bad idea
Girlfriend and I have dove this lake twice.
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I wish I had more positive things to say but what is the point of this dive ? It's so murky you can't see anything?
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Sorry Anne this is Candlewood (man made lake) not the Caribbean.....so rude