“The Sealing Trip of the S. S. Greenland 1891”

Description

"All ye who love old Newfoundland And her Sons who plow the sea... I will sing to you A song about the Greenland And her hardy sailing crew." The singer praises Captain Henry Dawe, describes the efficient steamer, and tells of a good seal hunt

References

  1. Ryan/Small, pp. 35-36, "The Sealing Trip of the S. S. Greenland 1891" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. BI, RySm035

About

Author: unknown (said to be by "one of her crew")
Earliest date: 1891 (Harbour Grace Standard)
Keywords: hunting ship