“The Falcon (I)”

Description

The Falcon sets out with 35 passengers. The ship is near home when the wind blows up. The engine fails and the ship runs aground. The singer recalls the dead and pities the widows and orphans

Historical references

  • Jan 5, 1868 - Reported date of the Falcon wreck

References

  1. SHenry H95, p. 107, "The Falcon" (1 text, 1 tune)
  2. Roud #9042
  3. BI, HHH095

About

Author: unknown
Earliest date: 1925 (Sam Henry collection)
Keywords: death wreck ship storm
Found in: Ireland