What does the saying the wreck of the Hesperus mean?

What does the saying the wreck of the Hesperus mean? The phrase like the wreck of the Hesperus may be used to mean ‘very untidy’ or ‘in a ruined state’. The poem includes these lines:“’O father! I see a gleaming light. Was the Hesperus a real ship? Hesperus was a sailing ship built by Robert … Continue reading What does the saying the wreck of the Hesperus mean?