Sealing Fleet, The

DESCRIPTION: "What means this hurrying to and fro -- This busy stirring scene? "This scene laid now before you Is not of war or strife But 'tis a fight of honest men... They go to catch the northern seal...." The sealers are described; the singer wishes them well
AUTHOR: unknown
EARLIEST DATE: 1861 (The Newfoundland Express)
KEYWORDS: hunting nonballad orphan
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REFERENCES (1 citation):
Ryan/Small-HaulinRopeAndGaff, p. 135, "" (1 text, apparently to the tune "Garryowen")
Roud #V44857
File: RySm135

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