What's New
- 2009.04.02: I've been remiss in updating this page, but have been adding new items as I find them.
- 2006.08.21: Added The Schooner.
- 2006.08.21: Several new CDs.
Changes made in November 2005:
- 2005.11.11: Added 2006 calendars.
- 2005.11.11: Captains Courageous is finally out on DVD!
- 2005.11.14: Added lyrics for Don't Forget Your Old Shipmate, featured in Master and Commander.
Changes made during the March 2005 site refit:
New Lyrics
The section on pilot verses now contains the full lyrics to Wadham's Song.
New Books
One of the best and most important works on shanties has been re-released: Songs of the Sailor and Lumberman by William M. Doerflinger. The sections on Tall Ships and Traditional Sail have also been updated with a few select references of interest to those who sail (or want to) on traditionally-rigged boats.
New CDs
- Sailor's Songs and Sea Shanties - various artists
- Away You Santy! -- Traditional Sea Songs and Chanteys - Wickford Express
- Seven Seas - William Pint and Felicia Dale
- Hearts of Gold - William Pint and Felicia Dale
- Round the Corner - William Pint and Felicia Dale.
- Roast Beef of Old England -- Starboard Mess.
- Songs of the Tall Ships/Cruising 'Round Yardmouth - Starboard List
- American Sea Shanties and Songs - various artists
Miscellaneous
Other changes include a general cleanup of the code and the introduction of this page. Most of the lyrics now have links to CDs where the song is recorded.