Not to worry, Mick - I think I've more than enough to satisfy the inquiry!

I know what you mean about remembering shanty words, alright. Many years ago, I organised a shanty/maritime music session as part of an arts festival in Athlone - about as far from the sea as you an get in Ireland. A friend of mine claimed to have difficulty remembering the choruses, never mind the verses! His solution was to write them out on a piece of card which he inserted inside a suitably nautical cap. Every so often he would dramatically whip it off and hold it in front of him to prompt!


Regards