SS Home
The SS Home was a steam packet ship built in 1836 and sunk in 1837 and commanded by Captain Carleton White. The Home was built for Mr. James B. Allaire, of New York City, a ship of 537 tons, 220 feet (67 m) long and with a beam of 22 feet (6.7 m), propelled by two side paddle-wheels mounted amidships. Like other ships of her day, Home had masts, sails, and rigging as well. The Home had been built for river trade, but converted into a passenger liner. Her interior was paneled in deep mahogany and cherry wood with skylights, saloons, and luxurious passenger quarters.
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SS Home
The SS Home was a steam packet ship built in 1836 and sunk in 1837 and commanded by Captain Carleton White. The Home was built for Mr. James B. Allaire, of New York City, a ship of 537 tons, 220 feet (67 m) long and with a beam of 22 feet (6.7 m), propelled by two side paddle-wheels mounted amidships. Like other ships of her day, Home had masts, sails, and rigging as well. The Home had been built for river trade, but converted into a passenger liner. Her interior was paneled in deep mahogany and cherry wood with skylights, saloons, and luxurious passenger quarters.
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The SS Home was a steam packet ...... e surf and 90 lives were lost.
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Wrecked offCape Hatteras, 7 October 1837
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The SS Home was a steam packet ...... luxurious passenger quarters.
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