But there was a song praising Richard Parker the executed leader of the Royal Navy mutiny at the Nore in 1797, and I believe there is some evidence to suggest that ratings were subsequently charged with sedition for singing it on board ship. The only bit I can remember off the top of my head is:
Farewell Parker, you bright angel.
Once you were old England's pride.
Although that you were hanged for mutiny
The worse than you are left behind.
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