The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #108622 Message #4221309
Posted By: Lighter
20-Apr-25 - 04:33 PM
Thread Name: Origin: Away, Away with Rum, by Gum
Subject: RE: Origin: Away, Away with Rum, by Gum
Never trust Wikipedia, even in its improved version.
The U.S. North Atlantic Squadron was in existence in 1861 - long before the song, however.