MtheGM

Agreed. I have a memory of reading an account of the ancestors of the Cork family - with a number of high-ranking RN and British Army officers - but have no idea if a plausible link can be made.

The varying name of the ship is also a moot point, of course. Again, I thought I had seen an analysis on the Musical Traditions website - but can't find it now!

Better start again at Roud and the Ballad Index...

Regards