“Tobias Murphy and Tom Hann”
Description
Two captains, Murphy and Hann, are on St Mary's banks in a September gale. Hann's boat runs aground rounding Cape St Mary's and all hands are lost. Murphy's boat heads for North Harbour but two men are swept overboard.
Notes
Lehr/Best: "According to Aunt Carrie Brennan, this sea tragedy occurred in 1878" - BS
References
- Lehr/Best 110, "Tobias Murphy and Tom Hann" (1 text, 1 tune)
- BI, LeBe110