Henry Cort
Whaleback Freighter · United States · Lost 1934 · Chicago & Southern Lake Michigan
A whaleback steamer smashed on the Muskegon breakwater in 1934; a rescuer died saving her crew.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
Henry Cort was a whaleback steamer built in 1892 as Pillsbury. On 30 November 1934 a gale drove her onto the north breakwater at Muskegon. All of her crew were brought off, but Coast Guardsman John Dipert died in the rescue. Her wreck was broken up where she lay.
Vessel
- 1892
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- Steel
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- Steam, single screw
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Loss
- November 30, 1934
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- Muskegon breakwater, Lake Michigan
- Lake Michigan
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The Wreck Today
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Position
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- Muskegon, Michigan
Pin marks the named place of loss; no published position used.
Evidence
Overall confidence: Documented (75/100)
Maritime History of the Great Lakes
Loss date, place and circumstances.
Michigan Shipwreck Research Association
Loss date, place and circumstances.
