Disasters
Wreck of the St George of 98 guns, and the Defence of 74
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WRECK
OF THE
St. George of 98 guns,
AND THE
Defence of 74
Printed and sold by T. Batchelar, Little
Cheapside, Moorfields, London.
NOW listen you landsmen that dwell safe
on shore, (that roar,
That are quite unacquainted with the billows
Of the St. George and Defence two ships of
great fame, (the main,
Fourteen hundred poor souls were lost on
O the hardships of sailors at sea.
These two ships set sail, for Old England
were bound, (found,
But the winds prov'd contrary as soon may be
Altho' hard at the pumps they work'd night
and day, (bulent sea,
These poor souls met their fate on the tur-
A raft was procured each tried his life for to
save, (waves,
While over each ship dashed the turbulent
When out of 1400 men, only 18 were saved,
The rest dreadful to tell, met a watery grave.
Now the wives and the widows of those
left behind, (mind,
May Providence sooth their sad troubled
Lost their husbands and sons, of all comfort
bereft, (left.
And likewise their children that orphans are
Now you that have wealth and in luxury
abound, (men arround,
Think what troubles and trials British sea-
How they are exposed to the turbulent seas,
While you're blest with plenty, and live at
your ease.
From those who're tender hearted sure this
will compassion excite,
Let simpathy teach you and put in your, mit
And in so doing Providence will you bless
For relieving the poor widows and children
fatherless.
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