“The Sealing Fleet”

Description

"What means this hurrying to and fro -- This busy stirring scene? "This scene laid now before you Is not of war or strife But 'tis a fight of honest men... They go to catch the northern seal...." The sealers are described; the singer wishes them well

References

  1. Ryan/Small, p. 135, "" (1 text, apparently to the tune "Garryowen")
  2. BI, RySm135

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1861 (The Newfoundland Express)