Schooner Hercules (The)
Source:
John MacDonald via Ivan Walton Collection
Composer:
Trad.
Region:
South West
Circa:
1849-1900
Year:
1949
Transcribed by Ian Bell
MIDI file MP3 - Traditional tune adapted by Ian Bell
The Hercules was a canaller, working in the Lumber Trade. She was built in Port Burwell, on Lake Erie, in 1873. This song narrates the activities of a voyage from Sarnia to Parry Sound and Back. The full lyrics and Ivan Walton's notes are at the bottom of the page.
Words from Ivan Walton's notebook
Words from Ivan Walton's notebook
Walton's notes on the song
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