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Discover and enjoy the catchy 2021 folk hit sea shanty lyrics that took the world by storm. Explore the nautical melodies ...

The RNLI as a charity relies on the kindness and generosity of people such as the Sloop Groggy Dogs Shanty band and what ...

forecastle songs, and short haul shanties: hear the rich music that accompany a sailor’s work and play. Inspired by a tradition of English maritime music going back to the 16th, 17th and 18th ...

What the heck is a sea shanty, and why do we care? Well, because these ancient songs of sailors are exploding online, and they are a great way of coping in times of Covid! What did ancient sailors ...