Shipwreck George M. Cox 2024

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Database Information Shipwreck George M. Cox

Basic Information

Name(s)  George M. Cox aka Puritan
Registry US
Official Number 150898
Vessel Type Propeller
Date Built 1901
Year Sank 1933
Hull Material Steel
Engine Triple Expansion Steam

Dimensions

Length  233 ft
Width  40 ft
Depth  22 ft

Vessel History

Complete Historic Information Link – https://greatlakes.bgsu.edu/item/440144  ,  https://www.superiortrips.com/Cox_Shipwreck.htm

Wreck Site Information

Lake Superior
State or Province – Isle Royale, Michigan
Depth – 20 to 100 ft
GPS Coordinates – N 47^o 51.462’ W 89^o 19.385’
Site Description: The wreck site is composed of two major areas — the deeper mid-section and stern which sits on the slope off Rock of Ages reef and the bow section which is in the shallows on top of the reef.  The stern and mid-section part lies mostly on its port side but twists toward the stern to totally upside-down.  The top of the engine can be seen under the side of the ship and the propeller and shaft protrude from under the wreck at the deeper end of the ship.  Four boilers with steam drums sit near the shallow area if the stern section. The bow section in the shallows contains the anchors, windlass and chains and the crushed chain locker portion of the bow.  Disjoint wreckage and pieces of the sides are scattered on top of the shoal and mark the way from the deeper section to the shallow area.