What's "Gulf Irish" & "Conch"?
Thanks for the additional info on this song.
Does anyone one else know whose's recorded this, Neil's the only one I've ever heard sing it. I've never heard Tommy O'Sullivan's recording.
Why dispute this as a pure negro shantey?
Does anyone have this in any other collection (as a shantey) aside from Hugill & Bullen? I havent seen Bullen's redition, if someone has it would they please post that version?

Thanks
Barry