Who: Chanty – Mid-19th century Anglo-American blue water sailors, typically clippers, windjammers, 'lime juicers' &c. Maritime Work Song – Mariners. What Shanty – Excludes more tasks and functions than it includes. MWS – Yes. When Chanty – Second half of 19th century, approx. 50 years. MWS – Prehistory to present day. +2.400 yrs. Where Shanty – Wherever Anglo-American merchantmen sailed. MWS – Wherever there was a maritime. Why Chanty – Timing and choreography. MWS – Timing and choreography +training, enhortation, exhortation, command & control, navigation, piloting, &c &c &c.
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