Hello,
    I haven't a great deal of time right now as I am off to dinner soon. But I didn't want to miss getting to this thread so that I could express my enthusiasm for the subject which it addresses. My friend and singing partner Barry told me of it and my exact words were "We've found a Gold mine!" As soon as I have more time I will be perusing the various offerings and entering into further dialogue.
   Thank you for bringing this collection forth. I hope it will elicit many more specimens worthy of note. For too long the "steel Navy" and the Merchant fleet have been largely overlooked by the singers of maritime music. I believe this thread indicates a Rennaisance of the highest order.
    I look forward to returning.
                   Fair winds and following seas,
                           Neil