Although I wrote the battle of Jutland and own the copyright I am happy for anyone to sing these German verses Johnny Collins told me that a German shanty singer had added some verses in German but I did not hear his name or the verses these may be the same. I was in the Royal Navy and they teach that the Germans technically won the battle but the only time the high seas fleet set sail again was to surrender so we retained control of the north sea. If anyone wants to record this song I would need to be credited with what I have written. I have never refused permission yet, it would be polite to credit the writer of the German verses as well if this can be established and you wish to add or substitute them.