West Michigan Underwater Preserve - proposed

Cort, Henry

A 320' whaleback steamer, the Henry Cort was stranded along the Muskegon Breakwall of Lake Michigan on Nov. 30, 1934. The crew survived, but one rescuer was lost in the storm.

 

Location Depth Ship GPS Details
Along the outside of the north wall of the Muskegon Channel 20 - 30' 320' whaleback steamer Originally named the Pillsbury, the Cort was built in 1892 at Superior, WI.

She was stranded along the wall on Nov. 30, 1934.

The wreck is broken and twisted, and is right along the outside of the north breakwall.

Novice dive.