“The Loss of the Atlantic (II)”

Description

"Of the gallant ship Atlantic Wrecked on Nova Scotia's shore." "The captain... heeded not that rocky coast That he was drawing near"

Notes

For extensive historical notes on the _Atlantic_ wreck, see the notes to "The Loss of the Atlantic" (I). - RBW

Historical references

• Mar 31/Apr 1, 1873 - wreck of the Atlantic

Cross references

• cf. "The Loss of the Atlantic" (I)
• cf. "The Loss of the Atlantic" (III)
• cf. "The Loss of the Atlantic" (IV)

References

1. Peacock, pp. 933-935, "The Loss of the Atlantic" (1 text, 1 tune)
2. Mackenzie 88, "The Wreck of the Atlantic" (1 text)
3. Roud #3822
4. BI, Pea933