The Captain and Crew of the Calliope.
Columbia mourns her children brave Who shall return to her no more • Ergulphed beneath the billowy wave Off the Famoan fatal shore. Germania's hands are raised on high As she harks to the mournf al tile; Her breast is heaved by many a sigh; O'er her head floats a piteous wail.' Whilst Britannia so proudly stands And blesses her own brave son Who, with daring, skill, and willing hands, U «r the gale the victory won. Yet despite her triumph o'er the stormy foe She lowers her flag to half-mast high ' And sorrows for both her sisters' woe With many a pitiful, heartfelt sigh. But in years to come shall the tale be told To the young by the old and hoaryHow the Calliope, and her crew so bold, Upheld Britannia's glory. 'Twas not with mortals they met in fight, With powder, with shell, and with shot : But the wrath of the storm fiend in all his might. They conquered, and he harmed them not. Britannia's sons may well still sing— E en though a hurricane raves— A jiwful chorus, with hearty ring—- ' Britannia rules the waves.'
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Evening Star, Issue 7875, 6 April 1889, Page 2 (Supplement)
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194The Captain and Crew of the Calliope. Evening Star, Issue 7875, 6 April 1889, Page 2 (Supplement)
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