The burning of the ferryboat New Jersey on the night of March 15, 1856, as it crossed the Delaware River from Philadelphia to Camden left several unanswered questions. More than 150 years later, the number of dead still isn’t definitely known; reports claim anywhere from 37 to near 70. A week after the fire, the Philadelphia Bulletin reported.

“Four bodies in all were found yesterday, and sums up the total number of dead recovered, up to last night, to twenty seven.