Back in the late 60s I was on board the Halcian, a 98 ton ketch. We tied up in Falmouth harbour & the engineer decided to take the winch to bits. He'd just dismantled it when the Harbour Master told us to move 200 yards up the quay. Using 'Norwegian Steam' we pulled her along, with me acting as shantyman. When we tied up 2 waiters from the hotel opposite came out with pints of beer. "The old captain's bought the drinks, & asked us to tell you that that's the first shanty he's heard in over 50 years"! As anyone who's had the misfortune to hear me sing will verify I don't have the greatest of singing voices, but, that old captain's comment is still the greatest compliment I've ever had.