The tune - Lord Fardon (Lord Farringdon) if it differs, is also a damn good fit.

Question, the magazine key ( Gun Powder Key ) was a Royal Navy regulation - with those who sailed on the account ??

The Black Flag - hmmm, tradition says it was the Red Flag - the Jollie Rouge corrupted to the Jolly Roger signifying if you fought - no quarter.

But pedancy aside, a damn fine song and one that will go into my repetoir for less than sober nights at the Sailing Club in Chatham.

Gareth

Gareth