Shotline Diving Wreck Profile

• Name: Cora
• Type: Wooden-hulled steamer or tug
• Year Built: 1892
• Builder: Likely in Michigan
• Dimensions: Length X ft (Y m); Beam; Depth of hold
• Registered Tonnage:
• Location: Blind slip among lumber yards, Detroit River, Detroit, Michigan
• Official Number: Not recorded

Wreck Location Map

Vessel Type

A wooden-hulled steamer used for harbor towing or general harbor services, operating out of the Pacific Coast lumber district in Detroit.

Description

On 12 May 1901, the Cora was tied up in a blind slip adjacent to lumber yards along Detroit’s riverfront. A fire, origin unknown, swept through the immediate area. Despite its locked mooring and no cargo aboard, the fire consumed her wooden hull and superstructure, resulting in her total destruction.

History

The Cora was built in 1892 and served primarily in harbor towing and general services in the Detroit area. The vessel’s operational history is limited, with no significant incidents reported prior to its loss.

Significant Incidents

• 12 May 1901: Caught fire while tied up, burned to a total loss.

Final Disposition

The Cora was completely destroyed by fire while moored, resulting in a total loss of the vessel.

Current Condition & Accessibility

The wreck of the Cora is not accessible for diving due to its location in a blind slip among lumber yards, and the site may be subject to ongoing industrial activity.

Resources & Links

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The Cora serves as a reminder of the risks faced by wooden vessels in the early 20th century, particularly in busy harbor environments.