Ship Is Ready, The

DESCRIPTION: Fare thee well! The ship is ready ... when at sea Think of those who" sigh, weep, wake, and pray "for thee." "Let the brightest visions be Country, Home, and friends to thee!"
AUTHOR: Words: Hannah Flagg Gould / Music: O Shaw (source: sheet music published by Oliver Ditson)
EARLIEST DATE: 1833 (sheet music published by Oliver Ditson)
KEYWORDS: farewell home parting separation travel sea ship nonballad religious family friend sailor
FOUND IN: US(NE)
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Frank-JollySailorsBold 30, "The Ship Is Ready" (1 text, 2 tunes)
Roud #38099
BROADSIDES:
Levy, 183.065, "The Ship is Ready" ("Fare the well! the ship is ready"), Oliver Ditson, Boston, 1833
File: FJSB030

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