Barque Roscius Outward Bound 1858

DESCRIPTION: The barque Roscius is one of six whalers. After three years they are homeward bound. Chorus changes from "Roscius Roscius success to thee" to "Roscius Roscius welcome ye home"
AUTHOR: Mathew A Chadwick (?) (source: Frank-JollySailorsBold)
EARLIEST DATE: 1858 (source: Frank-JollySailorsBold)
KEYWORDS: home parting return travel commerce sea ship sailor whaler
FOUND IN: US(NE)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Frank-JollySailorsBold 28, "Barque Roscius Outward Bound 1858" (2 texts)
Roud #31385
File: FJSB028

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