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Did you ever hear of Captain Wattle? He was all for love and a little for the bottle.

For though his body's under hatches, His soul has gone aloft.

His form was of the manliest beauty, His heart was kind and soft, Faithful, below, he did his duty; But now he's gone aloft.

A strong nor'wester's blowing, Bill; Hark! don't ye hear it roar now? Lord help 'em, how I pities them Unhappy folks on shore, now.

But the standing toast that pleased me most Was, "The wind that blows, the ship that goes, And the lass that loves a sailor!"

In every mess I find a friend, In every port a wife.