This wonderful song by Les Sullivan commemorates the Battle of Jutland, the largest naval battle of WW I and one of the largest of all time. About 6000 British sailors and 3000 German sailors lost their lives.
David Kessler and I were leading the Seattle Chanty Sing on 11 November 2016, Veterans Day in the US, and Armistice Day to most of the rest of the world, being the day that WW I ended, so it seemed appropriate do lead this song.
The German verse was added by a friend of a friend about 20 years ago when I lived in San Jose, CA. Unfortunately I've forgotten his name and so can't credit him.
Anyone who has suggestions for improving the German, either by a better text or by improving my pronunciation, is encouraged to send suggestions.
Here's the German text:
Wohin Gehst du mein Siegfried Wohin Gehst du mein Siegfried Ich betrete ein Schiff im Wilhemshaven Ich gehe dort, mein liebschen
Auf das Schiff Lützow, liebschen Auf das Schiff Lützow, liebschen Es strozt mit Kanonen, recht segelfertig, Zum Ehre mit Admiral Scheer
Und woh ist Schiff Lützow, verschollen, Und woh ist die Ehre, verschollen, Und dreitausend Seefaher, verloren, Zum Meeresgrund im Skagerrak.