I have a fragment of a verse which may have been part of Mrrzy's post. It was given to me about 30 years ago by a retired Navy Bosn who said he got it from his father. What I recall is incomplete.

When Jack was only 56, he ran away to sea.
The first day out, the Captain cried, "We have no milk or tea.
Who'll go ashore?" "I will," said Jack, and jumped into the boat.
The waves were rolling mountain high...
...And his day's work was done.

If anyone recalls more of this, I would appreciate it being filled in and put into context.