“The Old Time Sealers”

Description

"The bells they are ringing, the sirens are screaming... The sealing fleet's ready to leave port once more." As snow blows in, the fleet sails. The singer tells of the hunt; he says sealers face dangers greater than mountain climbers or big game hunters

References

  1. Ryan/Small, pp. 138-139, "The Old Time Sealers" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, RySm138

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1964 (Newfoundland Stories and Ballads)
Keywords: hunting ship bragging