Donkey Riding [145-148] (117-120) - *with capstan demonstration*

[ProthoPectore]

does the outside leg grow longer than the inside leg?

watched a program about sam colt gettin the idea for a revolver cylinder from a capstan....

no mind;)

very cool vid.

very cool info.

[jentrevors]

Miramichi represent :)

[stat1791]

WOnderful, wonderful, wonderful! I found this when searching for the Black Family's version of this chantey. Excellent!

[hultonclint]

I'm glad you found this! It is sad how rare simple clips like this are. And I hope they see your kind comment.

[alphalink]

lol did he mention Donkey Kong?? XD

[hultonclint]

LOL

"wuz ye never in Hong Kong?

Playin' Q-bert an' Donkey Kong?"

nah, he says "hong-ki-kong"...a phrase about which there has been considerable speculation...!

[Mandolinpossum]

I love how you can hear the difference in their stomping about as soon as he starts singing. I suppose it doesn't demonstrate how effective work chanteys were any better than that!

[philipsmovies]

147 sea shanties to go, this is however a fantastic and enjoyable ride. Excellent version guys.

[hultonclint]

I hope they will see your compliments.

[Chanteysinger]

The woman speaking from :24 to :43 is Mary K. Bercaw-Edwards. She is the foreperson of the Mystic Seaport Marine Outdoor Demonstration Squad, she is also a college professor with a Ph.D. in English Literature, with a specialty in Herman Melville. I consider Mary K. to be one of the foremost authorities in the world on sailor's work and culture. And I am also very honored to consider her a mentor and friend.

Great job with the video, as always, Gibb!