Sea of Faith: Prayers for Mariners by Barista Uno This illustrated pamphlet contains six beautiful prayers to inspire seafarers, whatever their faith, and give them the fresh courage to face the challenges of life. The Wanderer and The Seafarer by William Witherle Lawrence short essay 'The Wanderer and The Seafarer' examines two of the finest specimens of extant Anglo-Saxon poetry for a better understanding and appreciation of the poems.
It is a milestone in the protection of their rights -- spelling out the various regulations on wages, hours of work, shipboard accomodations, etc. This is the consolidated text of MLC, , and includes the , and amendments to the Code of the Convention.
You cannot redistribute it without the ILO's express permission. Describing the moment the Titanic went down, he wrote: "It was right under her stern and from this boy I heard a graphic account of how the Titanic up-ended herself and remained poised like some colossal nightmare of a fish, her tail high in the air, her nose deep in the water, until she dived finally from human sight.
The band accompaninent is just superb. The contemporary folk song features the vocals of New Yorker Ed Askew. The Flying Dutchman song based on the famous maritime legend, MP3 'The Flying Dutchman' is based on the old European legend about a ghost ship whose appearance before sailors is believed to signal imminent disaster.
This recording features the vocals of American singer-songwriter Richard Hayes — with Mitch Miller's Orchestra. Pirates by Nick Green pirate song in MP3 'Pirates' is a song that will captivate pirate fans with its melody and lyrics. It is courtesy of the English Folk Dance and Song Society , which gives this synopsis: A girl loves a young man, but her father dislikes him and sends him away on a ship so they cannot be together. She waits for 7 years, when her sailor returns.
They marry in secret, despite her father's wishes. This recording is provided for your personal, non-commercial use. Habit by William James a paper on the principles of habit 'Habit' is a treatise written by renowned American philosopher and psychologist William James. Published in , it is useful reading for today's maritime educators, safety experts and others interested in marine accident prevention. James' paper, which was digitised by the Internet Archive, is courtesy of the University of Toronto in Canada.
Shenandoah by John Goss traditional folk song, MP3 'Shenandoah' is thought by some as a sea shanty, but it's definitely one of America's most beloved folk songs. The lyrics were read aloud for Librivox. His delivery is so dramatic and convincing that you can imagine yourself on a sailing ship trekking the high seas. It contains the complete lyrics of the song and a brief note on the author, Scottish poet Allan Cunningham.
It was recorded in by American piano-accordionist and composer Charles Magnante — and his accordion orchestra. It is not a maritime song but it will resonate with sailors and others who love the land of their birth and its people. My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean by Ella Fitzgerald ringtone for Android phones This ringtone will make you and others take notice when it goes off on your phone.
Fitzgerald lends her sweet voice to the old Scottish song, accompanied by Bobby Orton's energetic Teen-Aces. It was written by Edmondo De Amicis — , an Italian novelist, journalist, poet and short-story writer. Jacob B. Brown noted in his Translator's Preface to De Amicis' book: "The writer's observant eye has singled out, his lively imagination has characterized, and his ready pen has described at least twenty different groups and characters taken from both ends of the vessel, all dramatic, saying and doing in every case just what such persons would say and do.
The drum playing is insane! It was to celebrate the end of the sailor's debt to the ship, when he started working for himself. Usually, a sailor went to sea after his credit ran out ashore, so he used an advance on his wages to pay his creditor, who was usually the boarding house master where he lived. It became her first hit. In its obituary , The New York Times noted: "Miss Holiday set a pattern during her most fruitful years that has proved more influential than that of almost any other jazz singer, except the two who inspired her, Louis Armstrong and the late Bessie Smith.
First published in , the book demonstrates Masefield's ability to tell a good yarn. Excerpt: "Gradually, however, the peace in my heart gave way to an eating melancholy, and I felt a sadness, such as has come to me but twice in my life.
With the sadness there came a horror of the water and of the skies, till my presence in that ship, under the ghastly corpse-light of the moon, among that sea, was a terror to me past power of words to tell. The Wellerman ringtone instrumental, MP3 This is a remastered cut from the intrumental version of the famous whaling song 'The Wellerman' by Alexander Nakarada of Norway. Free to download and share under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.
Smith and Sir Edward Belcher nautical dictionary Published in , 'The Sailor's Word-Book' contains a plethora of nautical terms that altogether provide a vivid picture of the old world of shipping. Many of the terms have become obsolete, but some are still in use today.
At any rate, this book is a valuable resource for nautical writers, maritime researchers and anyone who has a deep interest in the history of shipping and seafaring. It features the vocals of Hazel Askew , a London-based singer, musician and composer.
Three Galleons pop song with choir and orchestra 'Three Galleons' is about Christopher Columbus' voyage of discovery to the Americas. It was recorded in by English conductor Johnny Douglas and his choir and orchestra. Technically, the flagship Santa Maria was a carrack and the other two ships were smaller caravels. The pamphlet contains useful information about English shanties and sea ballads and seafaring customs and beliefs.
Also provided are the lyrics of 15 songs, including the very popular 'Blow the Man Down' , 'Hanging Johnny' and ' Lowlands'. You are allowed to make copies of this material for non-commercial educational purposes. The song features William and Versey Smith, an American husband and wife duo who specialised in blues and gospel music.
Marine Art in Australia newsletter, issue No. It is published by the Australian Society of Marine Artists. This back issue from No. Tide Rising by Myndra instrumental music in MP3 'Tide Rising' is a beautiful composition that captures the poetry of the rising tide. The song's title "Across the Line" refers to the equator old or experienced sailors who have "crossed the line" are called 'shellbacks'. The recording was made available on the Free Music Archive by W.
The song is about the life of sailors as they travel around the world. The USCG could not determine if this culture contributed to the accident, but its findings are eye-popping.
It noted that there was "a lack of cohesiveness between the three Greek officers and the Filipino crew" ; that the Filipino officers "did not eat in the officers' mess and were given only menial tasking" ; and that several survivors reported that the Greeks "treated them with disrespect and were constantly threatening them with being fired. Blow, Ye Winds song from the whaling era, remastered, MP3 'Blow, Ye Winds" by unidentified performers is about the travails of whaling sailors in the 19th century -- from the dangers of whale hunting to predators on land "land sharks" and boarding house thieves.
The Music of the Waters by Laura Alexandrine Smith book about sea songs Pubished in , 'The Music of the Waters' by English musicologist Laura Alexandrine Smith — is believed to be the first book to include the tunes of sea shanties and ballads with their lyrics.
Scottish writer R. Ballantine noted in the Introductory Note: "With the courage of an original investigator, our authoress has ventured to 'beard the lion in his den.
It is part of his Folk Den project. With some telling graphs, it recaps the current state of the climate, including how it is changing and the role of human influence; the state of knowledge about possible climate futures; climate information relevant to regions and sectors; and how human-induced climate change can be limited. It warns that global temperature averaged over the next 20 years is expected to reach or exceed 1.
Examples of foreseen changes are listed, including "more intense rainfall and flooding" and "contined sea level rise throughout the 21st century".
The Wellerman by Alexander Nakarada instrumental version in MP3 This is an awesome instrumental version of the popular song 'Wellerman'. It is by Alexander Nakarada, a gifted musician from Norway. Nakarada has made it available to the general public under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.
Ship Ahoy by Rose Marie vintage pop song in MP3 'Ship Ahoy' is a light, wholesome song about the romantic relationship between a small town girl and a sailor named Jose. Lowlands Away by Leonard Warren remaster, MP3 'Lowlands Away ' i s considered by many as a sea shanty but some believe that it is a ballad. In the song, a dead lover comes to a sailor in a dream during a voyage to the "lowlands". This version features the powerful vocals of American operatic baritone singer Leonard Warren with orchestra conducted by Morris Levine.
It is a remaster of the recording. The Weary Whaling Grounds by Roger McGuinn traditional song about whalers 'The Weary Whaling Grounds' is about the horrible shipboard conditions and low pay that 19th-century whaling ship crews had to endure while hunting for whales in Greenland.
Gilbert — , who adopted words from Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, Treasure Island. It features the rich vocals of American baritone opera singer Reinald Werrenrath — The recording is from under the Victrola label. It is also, notes Cathy Lowne in a Britannica article , "an enduring coming-of-age story as Jim the main character both navigates life-and-death situations and encounters moral lessons. David Doubilet writes in his foreword to UPY "I explore these images and I am astounded by the marriage of the creative and technical vision, incredibly intimate yet almost scientific in detail.
I am inspired to stop, linger and read the captions hoping to get to a glimpse of the photographer and who they are within their own words and descriptions. Philippines Seafarer Statistics 'Philippines Seafarer Statistics ' contains 11 year-by-year statistical tables — from the no. The tables were taken as originally formatted from the Maritime Industry Authority's Statistical Report It features the vocals of Romanian-born American soprano Alma Gluck — The recording is courtesy of Jamendo Music.
Lighthouse by Alice Mackay and Benfay contemporary song in MP3 'Lighthouse' is a beautiful song for all those who love lighthouses and the sea. This song is courtesy of the netlabel Thinner via the Internet Archive. It features the delightful vocals of Jeroy Trio and The Highlanders singers.
Claude Monet by R. Hughes illustrated monograph This illustrated monograph about the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet was written by American art educator Rebekah Hughes known as "R. Hughes" in the publishing world of Drawingdemystified. Hughes has packed essential information about the life and art of Claude Monet that is easy and delightful to read. It was written by the English novelist and historian, Sir Walter Besant — This edition was published in This recording is courtesy of Jamendo Music.
Ferdinand Magellan by E. Benson 'Ferdinand Magellan' is an oustanding book about the great Portuguese explorer. It was written by E. Benson — , a British writer of fiction, reminiscences, and biographies. In his preface, the author underscores Magellan's place in history: "He was the first person in the world who demonstrated not by theory, but in terms of ships actually sailing on the sea, that this world is round or thereabouts , and that by sailing out beyond the known ultimate of the West, a voyager will arrive at the known ultimate of the East.
New York-based singer Ed Crane Askew performs the song with tenderness without sounding overly sentimental. Alfred Wallis: Ships and Boats monograph This illustrated, 9-page monograph contains nuggets of information about the art and life of the Cornish fisherman and artist, Alfred Wallis — Published by Kettle's Yard art gallery, University of Cambridge, it was distributed at the 'Alfred Wallis: Ships and Boats' exhibit 7 April — 8 July as a teaching resource for educators and their students.
Ship Shape orchestral and acoustic music in MP3 'Ship Shape' is an exhilarating piece of orchestral and acoustic music. It evokes images of the sea, sailing ships and cathedrals. The recording is courtesy of Jazzaria. However, your usage. It was written by the American Jewish poet and activist, Emma Lazarus — The poem of 14 lines was read by Barbara Baker for Librivox.
It was written and performed by Yusuke Tsutsum i, a young musician born in who began composing when he was 14 years old. Click here for the lyrics and some notes about the song. Wellerman ringtone in MP3 for Android phones This ringtone is a cut from the whaling song 'Wellerman' which went viral on TikTok and other social networking platforms.
As a backgrounder, 'Wellerman' is a folk song, not a sea shanty as some have erroneously categorised it. In the poem, the narrator describes his deep sense of isolation as he is stranded on a beach in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. His thoughts eventually turn to the universal human condition. This audio recording is courtesy of Librivox. Venetian Boat Song Op. His first impressions of the city and its gondolas inpired him to compose 'Venetian Boat Song Op. Venice Aqua by Alvaro M.
Rocha poetic instrumental music in MP3 'Venice Aqua' will make you feel that you're in Venice on a gondola.
It was created and performed by Alvaro M. The piano playing interwoven with string and electronic ambient music can be rightly described as poetic.
Blow the Man Down sea shanty, ringtone for iPhone This is a wonderful ringtone for shanty-loving iPhone users. It is the intro to 'Blow the Man Down' recorded in by the legendary American folk singer Woody Guthrie — Click here to play and download the complete shanty.
He undertook the mission after being promised the hand of the captain's daughter. Not wanting to see his daughter get married, the captain breaks his promise and refuses to let the lad return to the ship. The boy is saved from drowning by his shipmates but dies on the deck. It was read for Librivox by Squid Varilekova. Shenandoah by the U. Click here for the origins and lyrics of the song. Recorded in , the song features the music of Ricardo Rico, merengue composer and orchestra leader, with his Los Tipicos Dominicanos band and the vocals of Florinda Sanchez.
This digitised copy of the 78rpm record from the s is courtesy of the Internet Archive. It was recorded in by American opera singer Leonard Warren — with orchestra conducted by Maurice Levine and chorus. The rich tapestry of sounds will transport you to the world of the lighthouse and the sea. It was performed by American folk singer Pete Seeger — in on the television programme Rainbow Quest. This recording is courtesy of Internet Archive member Karl Blumenthal.
Blue Danube waltz music ringtone, MP3 A beautiful ringtone for your beloved smartphone. This is a cut from Johann Strauss, Jr. Lighthouse Song easy listening pop music, MP3 'Lighthouse Song' is a charming song about a lighthouse keeper's love story.
It celebrates the joy of life and the majesty of the Danube, the second longest river in Europe after the Volga. The narrative is told from the point of view of a black stevedore on a showboat, a floating theatre that travelled along the Mississippi the "ol' man river" This version was performed by the baritone singer Paul Robeson — , who was also a lawyer and civil rights activist.
See also 'Anchors Aweigh' by Phil Spitalny. What will We Do with a Drunken Sailor? The audio file is in a format for use on iPhones 1. The performer is Christopher John Stephens, an American writer and musician. His version has the laid-back atmosphere of the tropics. This recording, believed to be from , has been publicly shared by Stephens via the Internet Archive. Pirate Song by David S.
Bispham song composed by Henry F. Gilbert — According to the Song of America website, the song "was immensely popular and was even performed for President Franklin D.
Roosevelt at the White House. The song was performed live in at the Pittsburgh Civic Arena by the Grateful Dead, an American rock band active from to The recording is courtesy of Jonathan Aizen, who shared it via the Internet Archive. The song is based on the popular German legend of Lorelei, a beautiful young woman who threw herself into the River Rhine in despair over a faithless lover. She was then transformed into a siren whose haunting music lured fishermen and sailors to their destruction.
They are accompanied by two pianos, guitar, string bass, and drums. The song is based on the biblical story of the prophet Jonah and was composed by Robert MacGimsey. This is a remaster of the original recording. Anchors Aweigh ringtone for iPhones This naval ringtone will grab your attention and that of your friends and colleagues.
It features the intro to 'Anchors Aweigh' performed by Phil Spitalny — , a Ukrainian-American musician, composer, and bandleader. Anchors Aweigh ringtone for Android phones, MP3 This naval ringtone will grab your attention and that of your friends and colleagues.
It was composed in by Charles A. Zimmermann, an American composer of marches and popular music. The lyrics were written by American songwriter Alfred Hart Miles This remaster of a recording features the music of Phil Spitalny — , a Ukrainian-American musician, composer, and bandleader.
But it is light and entertaining, and the ending will make the listener smile. The singer is American baritone John Charles Thomas — , accompanied at the piano by American classical pianist Carroll Hollister. The words were written by Herb Roth with Jacques Wolfe as composer. This recording was digitised and restored from the vinyl record. It was recorded in by American baritone concert singer Keith Falkner with a symphony orchestra.
The recording is courtesy of the Internet Archive. Falkner had an "extensive, warmly resonant bass-baritone voice and superb diction," the British newspaper The Independent noted in its obituary of the man. This recording is courtesy of the Internet Archive. For the full text of the poem 'Trade Winds' , click here. First published in , the book contains a total of 44 poems, including the well-known 'Sea-Fever'.
It is wonderfully illustrated with paintings and drawings by the British artist, Charles Pears — South Australia by Roger McGuinn sea shanty in MP3 'South Australia' is a capstan shanty sung by the wool traders and later the wheat traders who worked the clipper ships between Australian ports and London.
The performer is American musician Roger McGuinn, who says about 'South Australia' : "This is well known as a farewell song, sung at the docks as the big ships were leaving. The men grew a sentimental attachment to the song and were even known to request a rousing chorus on their death beds, so that they could die happy. A noted English organist, choirmaster and music scholar, Terry collected and annotated a total of 65 shanties for this Curwen Edition published in two volumes in The collection includes pianoforte accompaniments and interesting notes on the origins of the songs and their use at sea.
The song is about a woman having to cope with the pain of being separated from her sailor-husband. The Society has published a pamphlet that provides the lyrics and additional information for 'Bold Riley' and the related song 'Adieu, sweet lovely Nancy'. Click here to download it. An excerpt: "For the wives of low ranking sailors, they lived difficult lives at home in Britain. The sailors were only paid once their ship returned to Britain.
Therefore, the wives and children often had to find work to earn money for food and shelter. Sometimes the wives and children would even resort to begging in the streets" The English Folk Dance and Song Society has allowed the copying of this copyrighted material for non-commercial educational purposes.
The title translates to "with the Lurrighan" presumably the name of the ship. Click here for the lyrics. Shenandoah by Harry Belafonte classic ballad in MP3 Harry Belafonte's version of the classic American ballad 'Shenandoah' is poignant and absolutely beautiful. The song was recorded in by Belafonte with Millard Thomas at the guitar. The latter was the result of a cooperative effort between the National Park Service, U. Coast Guard and the Department of Defense.
Click here to read the full text of the poem. Pound, and New Directions Publishing Corp, agent for the heirs.
Used with permission of the heirs and New Directions Publishing Corp. One of the most popular is FBReader, a multi-platform e-book reader.
Click here to get it. Lighthouse pop and country song in MP3 'Lighthouse' has a vigorous tempo and an interesting narrative told from the point of view of a lighthouse.
The song was written by American singer-songwriter Jim Lowe — It was performed and recorded in by American pop and country singer Rusty Draper — with the Jack Halloran Singers. The song is about a sailor bidding farewell to a woman and expressing his hope that they would soon be reunited.
Young Susan traditional English folk song in MP3 'Young Susan' is about a young woman who dresses up as a man to join the crew of a British man-of-war. Atmospheric smoke Fog effect. VFX Element. Haze background. Abstract smoke cloud. Big particles moving fast with random trajectories in 4K.
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