This audio file is from the Internet Archive. You may also like this interesting article: The Wellerman: A popular song misunderstood. Please consider giving a small donation to help us grow this download section. Whiskey Johnny by Mordy Bauman shanty, baritone with instrumental accompaniment This version of the popular shanty ' Whiskey Johnny' has a bouncy tune and very funny lyrics. The song was perforned by American baritone Mordy Bauman — with instrumental accompaniment. It is part of a collection called 'Songs of American Sailormen'.
Another version of 'Whiskey Johnny' is available here. Home Dearie Home song of a homesick sailor, MP3 'Home Dearie Home' is an old ballad in which the narrator, a sailor, longs to be back home Boston, Massachusetts, in this version. The song was perforned by American baritone Mordy Bauman — , part of a collection called 'Songs of American Sailormen'.
Constitution against the British H. This version is by the American baritone, Mordy Bauman — Song of the Seagull by Howard M. Branson, an English singer-musician who was born in in the seaside town of Blackpool, Lancashire. The singer identifies with the roving spirit of the seagull. Greenland Whale Fisheries by Three Jolly Rogues sea song in MP3 'Greenland Whale Fisheries ' is an old whaling song that dates back to at least the 18th century click here to learn more about the song.
Released as a single in , the song is representative of experimental pop and shoegaze sometimes called 'dream pop'. This brochure was published in by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC to accompany the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the Impressionists' time in Argenteuil. There are various lyrics and arrangements of the song, which has also been documented as a sea shanty.
Click here for the complete lyrics and some intersting background info. It is performed by Allister Thompson, a Canadian guitarist and songwriter. Published in with more than illustrations, it is the author's memoir of the steamboat era on the Mississippi River before the American Civil War. Mark Twain was a riverboat pilot on the Mississippi read his short biography here. His familiarity with the river and navigation and his skills as a raconteur make this book a must-read for literature and American history buffs.
This rousing version was recorded in by American baritone Leonard Warren — with orchestra and chorus. Click here for some answers. This version is by American folk singer Pete Seeger — and trio, accompanied by a five-string banjo and guitar. It was included in a album which was digitised for the Internet Archive by the California-based Kahle-Austin Foundation.
Click here for the complete lyrics of the song as it was sung by English mariners. The lead singer is American musician Roger McGuinn, who has made this shanty available as part of his Folk Den project.
Drunken Sailor piano version, ringtone in MP3 Your beloved mobile phone deserves a special ringtone. This is an abbreviated piano version of the highly popular sea shanty, Drunken Sailor. It was originally sung by burlaks , men who pulled barges against the current on the Volga River during the time of the Russian Empire. This version was restored from a vinyl record featuring the Brunswick Concert Orchestra with a male chorus. Performing is American baritone Mordy Bauman — His powerful and expressive basso profundo voice shines through in this early 20th century recording.
Published in , this autobiography is worth reading from beginning to end. It is not only about the life of an old salt but about a bygone age -- when, as author George Davis puts it in his Dedication, "wooden ships were manned and sailed by MEN of iron, and not as now, when iron ships are run by wooden men".
Numerous illustrations and a glossary of nautical terms add richness to what is an engaging narrative. Performing the ballad is American folk singer Roger McGuinn, who writes: "This Mississippi River song speaks of the hard life spent by the boatmen who piloted pushboats. These narrow craft traveled downstream, being steered by a long pole, pushed against the bank. This was a very labor intensive occupation.
There were long hours of slow going, and songs like this made the time seem to pass a little more quickly. Henry Martyn by Burl Ives sea ballad in MP3 'Henry Martyn' also spelled 'Henry Martin" is a traditional ballad about a Scottish lad who becomes a pirate to support himself and his two elder brothers.
This haunting version was performed by American singer Burl Ives — , part of his album 'The Wayfaring Stranger'. See also 'Henry Martin' by Howie Mitchell. This jewel of English literature is a story of sin, suffering and redemption. The title character stops one of three young men on their way to a wedding party and mesmerises him with the tale of his youthful saga at sea — how he killed an albatross and brought bad luck to himself and his fellow sailors.
The Flying Dutchman vocals and orchestra in MP3 "The Flying Dutchman" is about the legendary phantom ship doomed to sail forever, its appearance to seamen said to portend imminent disaster.
The song was written by Ervin Drake and Jimmy Shirl and performed by American arranger and composer Hugo Winterhalter — and his orchestra. It was digitised from the original 78rpm record by the California-based Kahle-Austin Foundation for the Internet Archive. Leave Her, Johnny by Hazel Askew shanty in MP3 'Leave Her, Johnny' was traditionally sung when the ship was docked and the crew looked forward to leaving her after their last voyage. He notes about the song's lyrcs: "These lyrics can be found in many traditional songs.
They may be from an old English ballad. The tune suggests West Indian origin. Auld Lang Syne by the U. Navy Ceremonial Band. Although 'Auld Lang Syne' is not a nautical song, seafarers can sing this tradiional Scottish ballad on New Year's Eve or any special occasion as a toast to old friends and shipmates.
Talcahuano is a port city in Chile. The recording is courtesy of LibriVox. It is a traditional Scottish song that is usually sung to toast old friends and bid farewell to the old year at midnight of New Year's Eve. The lyrics also make reference to the sea. Pinniped is a folk music trio made up of Erik Correia guitar, vocals , Sarah Kellington violin, vocals , and Bill Kellington bodhran, guitar, voice. They play traditional Celtic inspired music. It was performed by American folk singer Howie Mitchell backed up by Jean Ritchie, who recorded it in This audio is from a television performance by Belafonte.
Founded in , the Chorale was one of the first professional choral ensembles in the United States. This fun ringtone is a cut from the sea shanty popular with British sailors in the 18th century and later with American seamen. Island Stories Retold from St. Nicholas' makes for light and entertaining reading.
It is a collection of non-fictional stories reprinted from St. Nicholas Magazine, a popular American monthly for young readers which ran from to Recorded in by fellow folk singer Jean Ritchie, the song is courtesy of Mr. Howard Mitchell's version was recorded by fellow American folk singer Jean Ritchie in The live recording is courtesy of the Blaggards via the Internet Archive. Visit the official Blaggards website to find out more about this Celtic rock band. Sails by Forget the Whale song in MP3 'Sails' is a wonderful song with elements of pop rock, blues and alternative music.
Performing is the American pop rock band, Forget the Whale. This song is provided by this talented group of musicians under an Attribution-NonCommercial 4.
It was originally sung by burlaks barge haulers on the Volga River , the longest river in Europe. This version by an unidentified orchestra is part of a collection of classical tracks recorded by American composer and musician Kevin MacLeod under the Creative Commons Attribution 3. It is sung from the point of a sailor who bids farewell to his beloved Nancy before going to sea.
Although it references the navy and war, the song should appeal to all seafarers. It is courtesy of Freemusicarchive. Published in by the USCG Public Information Division, it features several articles starting with how the first cutter fleet was launched.
The audio file comes from the Freemusicarchive. Recorded in , it was peformed by the orchestra-backed Haydn Quartet, one of the most popular quartets in the early part of the 20th century. The audio file is courtesy of American archivist Jason Scott on Archive. This audio file is from Freemusicarchive. According to the music website Contemplator. Healthy eating and depression: How diet helps protect your mental health Depression is fairly common amongst seafarers.
This small booklet explains how proper nutrition can contribute to one's mental health and fight depression. B: Those suffering from clinical depression should seek professional help. Drunken Sailor iPhone ringtone, instrumental A merry ringtone for your iPhone! This is the instrumental intro to the very popular sea shanty, 'Drunken Sailor'. Away, Rio sea shanty recorded in 'Away, Rio' also known as 'Rio Grande' is an outward-bound shanty sung by sailors at the capstan or windlass whilst lifting anchor.
It is courtesy of the Library of Congress, W. California Folk Music Project collection. The song talks about the simple life on a Caribbean island. It was co-written by Belafonte with American songwriter-musician Irving Burgie.
Lighthouses by David Stevenson 'Lighthouses' was written by David Stevenson — , a Scottish civil engineer and lighthouse designer, and published in Stevenson describes in detail the construction, illumination and management of the early lighthouses. In the Introduction, he pays tribute to their beauty: "Tall and graceful as the minar of an Eastern mosque, they possess far more solidity and beauty of construction; and, in addition to this, their form is as appropriate to the purpose for which it was designed as anythinig ever done by the Greeks The song is said to have been sung by the early settlers in California.
This version was recorded in and forms part of the Library of Congress' W. An interesting note on the song can be found here. The Mermaid a comic sea song in MP3 'The Mermaid' also known as 'Down in the Diving Bell' is about a young sailor who falls in love with a mermaid and marries her.
This recording features the unaccompanied vocals of Warde H. It has been converted for use on iPhones 3. The singing is laid-back and the narrative, colourful and charming. Drunken Sailor ringtone in MP3, chorus Liven up your smartphone with this ringtone. Naval Academy. In a Storm at Sea old folk song in MP3 'In a Storm at Sea" tells about a ship which is battered by a stormy sea but, by God's mercy, eventually finds safety in a harbour with its entire crew.
It was sung and recorded in by Captain Pearl R. Nye This audio file is courtesy of the U. Library of Congress, for which Captain Nye transcribed the lyrics of hundreds of songs.
Leaving of Liverpool traditional folk song in MP3 ' The Leaving of Liverpool' is a traditional folk song about a 19th-century mariner bidding farewell to his beloved before he sails from the town of Liverpool, England, to Californa, USA.
Winick's article. Winick American folklorist Stephen D. Winick tracks the history and various recordings of the traditional folk song, 'The Leaving of Liverpool'. Drunken Sailor ringtone for iPhones Enjoy hearing one of the most popular sea shanties every time your iPhone rings.
The ringtone is based on a Glamrock Brothers remix in rock style of Drunken Sailor. Drunken Sailor ringtone for smartphones — instrumental A delightful instrumental ringtone of the very popular shanty, Drunken Sailor , for Android phones. The performer is Hazel Askew , a singer, musician and composer from London. Published in , the paper was authored by Captain Charles H. Townshend — , an American merchant ship officer.
He boldly states: "The whole world has been led into the error that America was named for Vesputius, a Florentine map-maker, who enlightened Europe on the discoveries of Columbus. Rio Grande shanty, ringtone for smartphones Liven up your smartphone with this zesty ringtone. This is a cut from the popular shanty, Rio Grande , also known by its alternative title 'Away Rio'. It is free to copy, share and distribute. This file is courtesy of the Directorate General of Shipping.
Popeye has become something of a cultural icon and folk hero for millions of people. Says Encyclopedia Britannica of Popeye: "a pugnacious, wisecracking cartoon sailor who possesses superhuman strength after ingesting an always-handy can of spinach. Maritime School Assessment Program MSAP results This document is from , but it still provides a good perspective on the state of Philippine maritime education.
The statistics include the number of 2nd year cadets who passed the MSAP written exams and school rankings based on the exam results. First published in , it contains at least 5, nautical terms and hundreds of engravings. Blow the Man Down sea shanty by Woody Guthrie Enjoy this popular halyard shanty performed by the legendary American folk singer, Woody Guthrie — , together with a trio.
It was originally recorded in Click here to learn more about ' Blow the Man Down ' and its origins. Whales and Whaling This illustrated monograph has a wealth of information about whales and whaling with focus on Japan. Particularly interesting are the sections on Japan's whale research in the Atlantic and Western North Pacific and whales in Japanese food culture. Both were pirates who rivalled their male counterparts in courage and ruthlessness.
In force since 16th November , UNCLOS sets out the rights and responsibilities of nations with regard to their use of the world's oceans. Convention and Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees The United Nations Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees also known as the Refugee Convention defines who qualifies as a refugee, the rights of those granted asylum and the responsibilities of nations who grant the asylum.
Relevant to seafarers is Article 11 Refugee Seamen of Chapter I: "In the case of refugees regularly serving as crew members on board a ship flying the flag of a Contracting State, that State shall give sympathetic consideration to their establishment on its territory and the issue of travel documents to them or their temporary admission to its territory particularly with a view to facilitating their establishment in another country.
Paine David Downes, a year-old cadet on the Black Star liner Roanoke , struggles with self-doubts and the hardships of life at sea. But he eventually comes to the realisation that the world of seafaring, with all its trials and tribulations, is where he belongs.
It was first published in but should appeal to the modern reader who is interested in the world of ships and sailors. Rescue at Sea: A Guide to Principles and Practice as Applied to Refugees and Migrants This leaflet is useful reading for ship masters who may find themselves in a situation where they have to rescue people in distress at sea. It explains briefly the legal framework for such rescues and the obligations of the master, governments as well as rescue coordination centres RCCs.
Banana Boat Day-o by Harry Belafonte iPhone ringtone This ringtone for iPhones features Harry Belfonte's classic Banana Boat Day-o -- a traditional Jamaican song about dock workers who load bananas at night and wait for daylight to come so the Tallyman can take inventory and they can go home. It's delightful and refreshing to hear every time your phone rings. Banana Boat Day-o by Harry Belafonte ringtone for smartphone This ringtone of Harry Belfonte singing his classic Banana Boat Day-o will surely delight you and others every time your phone rings.
Drunken Sailor ringtone for Android phones Enjoy hearing one of the most popular sea shanties every time your smartphone rings. The book is well-reserarched and well-written.
More than a historical account, it gives an intimate picture of the life lived on the sailing ships of yore. Seashells: The Plainness and Beauty of Their Mathematical Description by Jorge Picado This short paper takes a look at the mysterious beauty of seashells using a simple mathematical model.
According to Picado, "one might at frst tend to think that the growth of plants and animals, because of their elaborate forms, are ruled by highly complex laws.. However, this is surprisingly not always true: many aspects of the growth of plants and animals may be described by remarkably simple mathematical laws. An obvious example of this are the seashells and snails It includes pointers on how visitors should conduct themselves; the main tourist sites to visit; a restaurant guide; and curiosities and legends about Venice.
Venice by Gustav Pauli This is a must-read book for anyone who has fallen in love with the famed city. Published in , Venice was written by Gustav Pauli — , a German art historian who served as museum director of Kunsthalle Bremen and Kunsthalle Hamburg.
Pauli starts off with a history of Venice and then zooms in on its rich heritage of architecture, sculpture and painting. Photos fill the pages to take the reader on a wonderful voyage through time. The song was composed by English composer John Ireland — to the text of the poem. The Youth Guide to the Ocean 1st Edition The Youth Guide to the Ocean is copiously illustrated and packed with essential information about the ocean and marine life.
Although written and produced for young people, it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the ocean. This collection of sea poems, first published in , was written by Burt Franklin Jenness, who served as a medical officer in the U.
Singing Histories — Plymouth Singing Histories - Plymouth is an illustrated booklet featuring 10 songs, mostly with a sea theme, which are part of the history and culture of the English port city of Plymouth. It contains the lyrics and a brief note for each of the songs. This is part of the Singing Histories project of Sing London , the arts organisation whose mission is to unite the nation in song.
An interesting article about the song and its intriguing title can be found here. British maritime writer Edward Keble Chatterton — provides a huge trove of information plus illustrations. He concludes the book with a beautiful tribute to the sailing ship: "Now that we have shown It was sung by sailors when they were relaxing in the forecastle or on shore.
This shanty was part of the album 'Anchors Aweigh! Songs of the U. Navy' released in Shenandoah dates back to at least the early 19th century. American folklorist Alan Lomax suggested that it was a sea-shanty that originated with French-Canadian voyageurs. Some believe that the song refers to the river of the same name. Others suggest that it is of Native American origin, for it tells the tale of Sally, the daughter of the Indian Chief Shenandoah, who is courted for seven years by a white Missouri river trader.
Regardless of these textual discrepancies, 'Shenandoah' remains an American classic. Hawser, pseudonym of Julius Washington Muller — Published in , the book is remarkable for its easy, down-to-earth language, and engaging wit. Consider this first paragraph from the first chapter, " What Happened at Sea': "Never mind where this ship was bound. She belonged to a firm of fine, jovial Englishmen? It's easy enough. The Plimsoll's mark that the Lloyds people put on a ship can't talk, and a little thing like jamming cargo in till the mark is way under water doesn't make the craft look particularly bad when she's lying at her berth in a slip where there are no waves.
Goodby, fare you well, or Homeward bound shanty in MP3 This is a digitised version of the original recording of Goodby, fare you well or Homeward bound , a capstan shanty that ends with the triumphant cry "Vast heavin! The 30 shanties in this book were collected by Sir Richard Runciman Terry — , English organist, choir director and music scholar.
They are accompanied by sheet music for piano and some interesting notes on each shanty. Moby Dick by Herman Melville comics version Entertain yourself with this comics version of Herman Melville's great sea classic. Moby Dick complete title: Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is not just an adventure novel but an epic story about man's struggle with nature and his inner self.
Coping with Depression Coping with Depression is a very informative booklet for seafarers and others who suffer from this medical condition and those whose work involves helping the depressed. In an easy-to-read format, it discusses the symptoms and causes of depression, the myths surrounding it, and the steps to tackle depression. Warren's version of The Drunken Sailor with arrangement by Tom Scott might even make you want to dance. This is a digitised version of the original 78rpm record released in Standard Employment Contract SEC for Filipino seafarers, as amended in This official Philippine document stipulates the standard terms and conditions for the overseas employment of Filipinos on ocean-going vessels as amended in A must-have reference for foreign employers and especially for Filipino seafarers.
It contains a number of practical tips that you won't find elsewhere. The title refers to the Rio Grande do Sul, a state in the southernmost part of Brazil. An Ocean Tramp by Philip D.
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