Right--that will do for the marines.

Right--that will do for the marines.

All in the Downs are fleet was moor'd.

All in the Downs are fleet was moor'd.

Lysander when handing over the command of the fleet to
Callicratidas, the Spartan, said to him, "I deliver you read more

Lysander when handing over the command of the fleet to
Callicratidas, the Spartan, said to him, "I deliver you a fleet
that is mistress of the seas."

Tell that to the Marines--the sailors won't believe it.

Tell that to the Marines--the sailors won't believe it.

The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and
ornament; it is its ancient and natural read more

The royal navy of England has ever been its greatest defence and
ornament; it is its ancient and natural strength; the floating
bulwark of the island.

Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.

Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.

Scarce one tall frigate walks the sea
Or skirts the safer shores
Of all that bore to read more

Scarce one tall frigate walks the sea
Or skirts the safer shores
Of all that bore to victory
Our stout old Commodores.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

Now landsmen all, whoever you may be,
If you want to rise to the top of the tree,
read more

Now landsmen all, whoever you may be,
If you want to rise to the top of the tree,
If your soul isn't fettered to an office stool,
Be careful to be guided by this golden rule--
Stick close to your desks and never go to sea,
And you all may be Rulers of the Queen's Navee.