Godfrey Marks- His real name was James Frederick Swift (1847-1931), born in England. Sailing, Sailing, ..." was composed in 1880, published by Reid Bros. London. Sir Arthur Sullivan borrowed the song and used it in various ways.

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I believe the sheet music is at Sibelius, but I haven't checked recently.
"The American Song Reader," William Studwell, p. 83, on line, Google Books, has a note about the song.

Swift also wrote the hymn, "All Things Praise Thee." http://conjubilant.blogspot.com/2008/07/singing-loud-with-cheerful-voice.html

"Steering Home," a composition for voice and guitar, listed at Allmusic, may be by another 'Godfrey Marks,' a film writer and dialogue specialist.

Tune used for "Sailing the Union Way." See Traditional Ballad Index. Other notes in Fuld.