Loss of the Evelyn Marie, The

DESCRIPTION: "It's mournful to tell you a story so sad, It's about a new trawler and the equipment it had." "Six gallant fishermen" were "In this beautiful trawler, the Evelyn Marie." After a year in service, they radio for rescue, but she sinks before help arrives
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1986 (Palmer-OxfordBookOfSeaSongs)
KEYWORDS: ship sailor death
HISTORICAL REFERENCES:
Jan 7, 1975 - Loss of the _Evelyn Marie_ with all six people aboard (source: Palmer-OxfordBookOfSeaSongs)
FOUND IN: Ireland
REFERENCES (1 citation):
Palmer-OxfordBookOfSeaSongs 158, "The Loss of the Evelyn Marie" (1 text, 1 tune)
Roud #16877
File: PsSe158

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