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Thread #37548 Message #4132011
Posted By: GUEST,Phil d'Conch
11-Jan-22 - 06:18 PM
Thread Name: What is a Shanty
Subject: RE: What is a Shanty
Who: Chanty – Mid-19th century Anglo-American blue water sailors, typically clippers, windjammers, 'lime juicers' &c. Maritime Work Song – Mariners.
What Shanty – Excludes more tasks and functions than it includes. MWS – Yes.
When Chanty – Second half of 19th century, approx. 50 years. MWS – Prehistory to present day. +2.400 yrs.
Where Shanty – Wherever Anglo-American merchantmen sailed. MWS – Wherever there was a maritime.