“Old Nantucket Whaling Song”
Description
Description of a whaling voyage. Crew faces months of cold and storms. Upon spotting a whale they give chase, harpoon and fight with the whale, trying to avoid being swamped or crushed. Gives detailed descriptions and is written in future tense.
References
- Harlow, pp. 216-219, "Old Nantucket Whaling Song" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9153
- BI, Harl216