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Pumping Shanty. The end of a ship’s journey would often be signalled with ' Leave Her Johnny, Leave Her' 'Man the pumps lads' was the mate’s last order after the ship docked. 'Runners' from nearby inns had already been aboard supplying the crews with cheap whisky. The shantyman - even if already drunk – would tread the brake beams, hanging onto the sail chains, as the crew worked the pumps to empty the hold of water.

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from "STEP ABOARD THE DANNY​!​"- The Celebration Album. Help to ensure the Danny sails bravely into the future!, released August 17, 2016
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Performed by Port Sunlight Sea Dogs.

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Eden Thomas

Eden Thomas is a folk singer/song writer and has, in his time, owned several boats on the sea, lakes, rivers and canals. He served in the merchant navy, been a university lecturer, and founded, operated then sold a hi tec IT company, before becoming a Quaker chaplain. Now, happily, he is completely retired and walks the dog.. ... more

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