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.

Britain's best bulwarks are her wooden walls.

Britain's best bulwarks are her wooden walls.

Right--that will do for the marines.

Right--that will do for the marines.

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."

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.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

The wooden walls are the best walls of this kingdom.

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

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

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

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