The credite of the Realme, by defending the same with Wodden
Walles, as Themistocles called the Ship of Athens.

The credite of the Realme, by defending the same with Wodden
Walles, as Themistocles called the Ship of Athens.

There were gentlemen and there were seamen in the navy of Charles
the Second. But the seamen were not read more

There were gentlemen and there were seamen in the navy of Charles
the Second. But the seamen were not gentlemen; and the gentlemen
were not seamen.

Right--that will do for the marines.

Right--that will do for the marines.

Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.

Our ships were British oak,
And hearts of oak our men.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

All in the Downs are fleet was moor'd.

All in the Downs are fleet was moor'd.

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

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

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

Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.

Cooped in their winged sea-girt citadel.