“Wreck of the Enterprise (Machrihanish Bay)”
Description
The singer recalls the storm of March 4, [18?]37. The Enterprise sails out from Peru and approaches Britain. The captain's wife calculates the position, but the ship runs aground. The crew drowns, while the folk on shore gather riches
References
- SHenry H558, pp. 106-107, "The Wreck of the Enterprise" (1 text, 1 tune)
- Roud #9041
- BI, HHH558