Thunder Crew, The

DESCRIPTION: "Our iron bark's our home, you see, A tough old craft and true, And of our trade right proud are we, The gallant thunder crew. Each tar will at his station be" when storm or prize appear; otherwise, they will relax -- but always ready to fight
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: c. 1845 (The Buccaneer Songster, according to Frank-NewBookOfPirateSongs)
KEYWORDS: ship battle pirate
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Frank-NewBookOfPirateSongs 79, "The Thunder Grew" (1 text; #58 in the first edition)
Roud #V10226
File: FrPi079

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