School: Doire Leathan, Grange (roll number 14843)

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   experienced brave and bold,

   The Captain was John Brien who knew his business well,
   And his navigating qualities no other could excell,

   The Mate was James Treacy and no better could be found,

   His experience as a sea-man were both practical and sound,

   John Murphy at the engine, he was in his proper place,

   A temperate and a study man who never knew disgrace,

   Edward Towey was a fireman a genial worthy soul,

   Both he and Peter Foley had the fires to control,

   Two worthier companions you could not in Sligo find,

   And deeply they are lamented by the friends they have left behind,

   Michael Gillen was another one of that ill-fated crew,

   And e're embarking at the quay, he bid his friends adieu,

   Of those who have met a watery grave

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   History Edit

   Topics

   1. events
      1. hardship (~1,565)
         1. shipwrecks (~384)

   Language

   English

   Collector

   Mairéad Ní Shamhradhain

   Gender

   Female

   Address

   Carrownamaddoo, Co. Sligo