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This is a song about the greatest shipping company Liverpool ever knew, variously called Alfred Holt,Blue Funnel and, on merging with Elder Dempster, Ocean Fleets, but originally often known as the China Company. Ships built to the strongest and most seaworthy standards plied liner trades to all points east, their high funnels appearing before any other over the horizon. All were named from Greek mythology. The company went the way of many others in the 80's. Alfred Holt was followed by a long line of managing directors and chairmen, some of whom are mentioned in the song The picture shows "ALCINOUS" - painted by Robert Lloyd.

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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
Written and performed by Eden Thomas (Vocals, guitar and keyboard )

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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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