In the book Steamboat Disasters and Railroad Accidents in the United States, written by Southworth Allen Howland the following statements were made: “We have no evidence that in her model or timbers any reference was had to a capacity for encountering the perils of the ocean...those who had charge of her construction should never again attempt to plan a vessel.”
Ship Name: Home
Year Built: 1836
Tonnage: 550
Ship Type: Side Wheel
Nationality: United States
Year Wrecked: 1837
Location of Wreck: Near Cape Hatteras
Reason For Wreck: Ran Aground
Lives Lost: 95
Sources:
https://media.defense.gov/2020/Apr/24/2002288416/-1/-1/0/2009_MARINE_SAFETY_HISTORY_VOULGARIS.PDF