Bartol Čor

Who was Bartol Čor?

Bartol Čor was a 35 (thirty-five) year-old Croatian laborer who tragically lost his life in the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912. He was a third-class passenger traveling to Great Falls, Montana, leaving behind a wife and two children in his homeland.

Early Life and Family

Born in 1877 in Croatia, Bartol Čor hailed from the town of Kričina. By 1912, he had established a family, being married to Lucia Čor and fathering two children. Despite limited information about his early years, his decision to travel to America suggests a desire for better opportunities for himself and his family.

The Journey to a New Life

Embarking on the Titanic

Bartol Čor embarked on the Titanic at Southampton, carrying with him the hopes and dreams of a new life in America. His destination was Great Falls, Montana, a growing city that likely promised employment opportunities for a general laborer like himself.

Ticket and Accommodation Details

Ticket Number: 349230
Ticket Price: £7 17s 11d (7 pounds, 17 shillings, and 11 pence)
Class: Third Class
Booking Agent: Im Obersteg & Cie., Basel

Interestingly, Čor’s ticket was purchased in Swiss francs, costing 480 francs, which gives us insight into the international nature of Titanic’s passenger list and the various currencies accepted for bookings.

Family Connections on the Titanic

It’s believed that Bartol Čor was not traveling alone. He was presumably related to two other passengers:

Ivan Čor
Liudevit Čor

The exact nature of their relationship is unclear, but the shared surname and common origin suggest a familial connection. This paints a picture of a family or community effort to seek new opportunities across the Atlantic.

The Fateful Night

What happened to Bartol Čor during the sinking?

As a third-class male passenger, Bartol Čor’s chances of survival were tragically low. He did not survive the sinking of the Titanic on April 15, 1912. At the age of 35, his life was cut short in one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.

Recovery Efforts

Sadly, if Bartol Čor’s body was recovered from the icy North Atlantic waters, it was never identified. This lack of closure was a common and heartbreaking reality for many families of Titanic victims.

Legacy and Impact

Support for the Bereaved

In the aftermath of the disaster, various relief funds were established to support the families of those lost. Bartol Čor’s widow, Lucia Čor, received £120 from the relief fund. While no amount could compensate for the loss of a husband and father, this financial support was crucial for many families left without their primary breadwinner.

A Story Among Many

Bartol Čor’s story is one of many that illustrate the human cost of the Titanic disaster. It represents the dreams of immigrants seeking a better life, the separation of families, and the indiscriminate nature of tragedy.

Remembering Bartol Čor

Though Bartol Čor’s life was cut tragically short, his story lives on as part of the broader narrative of the Titanic. It serves as a poignant reminder of the individual lives behind the statistics, each with their own hopes, dreams, and families left behind. In remembering Bartol Čor, we honor all those who embarked on similar journeys in search of a brighter future, only to meet with tragedy on the ill-fated Titanic.