Folklore: Infamous Chicago Sailor Lodging-House

Subject: Folklore: Infamous Chicago Lodging-House
From: GUEST,CongoMD
Date: 10 Jul 21 - 01:50 AM

Hello!

I once read about a sailor’s lodging-house based in Chicago, I believe from the mid-late 1800s/early 1900s, that was known for training barely-able sailors. I seem to remember an anecdote about how new sailors who came from this place knew to say they’ve “crossed the line”. Am I making this up or was there a real named place with this reputation?

Thank you for the help!!

Subject: RE: Folklore: Infamous Chicago Lodging-House
From: Reinhard
Date: 10 Jul 21 - 02:11 AM

See the thread Origins: Paddy West. It this song it's in Liverpool though, not in Chicago.

Subject: RE: Folklore: Infamous Chicago Sailor Lodging-House
From: GUEST,CongoMD
Date: 10 Jul 21 - 11:20 PM

Thank you! I guess now I have something for when I travel to Liverpool one day. Cheers

Subject: RE: Folklore: Infamous Chicago Sailor Lodging-House
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 11 Jul 21 - 12:08 AM

Michael Cooney did a great version of that song. I don't find it on YouTube, but this is a nice version ( Louis Killen & Mick Moloney).

Subject: RE: Folklore: Infamous Chicago Sailor Lodging-House
From: Joe Offer
Date: 11 Jul 21 - 12:37 AM

But is there a Chicago version?