July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF

Subject: RE: July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF
From: Charley Noble
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 09:45 AM

The last time I attended one of these gatherings it was held in the hold of the Thayer and there must have been a hundred people crammed in like so much salt cod. Not everyone led a song but they were certainly there for chorus or refrain. I began wondering if the old schooner's ribs could stand the pressure. I could just see the screaming headlines in the newspapers the next day: SHIP SUNK TO THE CHORUS OF "ROLL THE OLD CHARIOT!"

I understand that now the Thayer has had her hull completely rebuilt. Has anyone tried out the new acoustics?

Cheerily,
Charley Noble

Subject: RE: July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 27 Jun 10 - 09:20 AM

One of these days I want to be there too. Burl

Subject: RE: July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF
From: Gibb Sahib
Date: 26 Jun 10 - 11:49 PM

Some day....when I get a nice cushy job in Berkeley...I'll be there!

Subject: RE: July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF
From: Charley Noble
Date: 26 Jun 10 - 08:45 PM

Ah to be on the West Coast again!

Charley Noble

Subject: July Chantey Sing aboard Balclutha, SF
From: Peter Kasin
Date: 26 Jun 10 - 07:12 PM

Greetings -

The next chantey sing aboard the historic square-rigger Balclutha, berthed at Hyde Street Pier, Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco will be on Saturday, July 3, beginning 8pm, with entry to pier and ship beginning 7:30pm. Music runs from 8pm to midnight. Hot, non-alcoholic beverages are served from the ship's galley. Free admission, reservations required. To reserve, please call 415-561-7171.

The monthly chantey sing is presenbted by the National Park Service, at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.If you would like to be on the monthly chantey sing email list, and/or to receive the maritime park's monthly e-letter "Fathom This!" please send me a PM. Thanks.

Fair winds,

Chanteyranger