School: Cill Thiomáin, Durrus, Bantry (roll number 15989)
- Location:
- Kilcomane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Máiréad Ní Mhathúna
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- Come all ye brother mariners and listen to my song
And likewise pay attention, I will not detain you long.
I belong to the Lady Charlotte, from Lima we set sail
We were homeward bound for Liverpool with a sweet and pleasant galeOur cargo it consisted of dollars in great store
We had seeds, hides and ivory we had gold and silver ore
Our Captain's name was John Mc. Gill a man of skill profound
Our jolly crew in perfect health and our good ship safe and soundOur hearts were high and cheery and our spirits they were great
Until we reached the Irish coast most dreadful to relate
The wind it blew a hurricane, regardless of our might
Which drove us on the Barrel Rocks on a dreary winter's night
The very first knock our goodship got, for mercy we did call
Our gallant barque to splinters winter and in(continues on next page)