Stan Rogers "The Cliffs of Baccalieu" - lots of excitement and they don't pile up on the ledges

Loi Lyman's "Hesper" song.

Fred Gosbee's "Ramona" (this one is a romance) or "Bride of Cappy John" She carries her bow high Her stern is nice and round It's easy to hold her, when she's sheeted down etc

(ok, so there is a misunderstanding here - it IS about a boat)

"Bold Daniels", Daniels prevails over pirates even though outnumbered and outgunned

"Dark Old Waters" by Gordon Bok. The actuall sinking was not and is not part of the song