The following information comes from the site 'Songs of the Sea' from which I am learning new songs to add to my repertoire:
According to Stan Hugill, this shanty probably originated in the eighteenth century on shore. There are several variants both in England and America. Sources differ as to whether it was a pumping shanty or a forebitter. Hugill says it was "most certainly" used when pumping a ship out.
Oohh i really love the sailor's songs.
derkaffex 1 year ago
@derkaffex Check out my playlist of songs relating to the sea, there are over 60 to choose from.
threelegsoman 1 year ago