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Posted on 15th February 201427th February 2017

HMS Vanguard by David Horne

Stand still! Stand Still! Ye leaping waves And mourn along with me For a gallant ship has crossed the bar Of the great eternal sea: A flash, a roar, a blood red flame, Then a huge overwhelming cloud, And a thousand soles ( sic) are wrapped within The ocean’s winding shroud. Ten thousand doors do …

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Posted on 14th February 201427th February 2017

HMS Vanguard by Ronald Hopwood

Chose for her helm more fair than fame A spotless record to her ancient name Her compass that which varied not not swerved Lit by a loyalty that never failed Shone high tradition when the Vanguards sailed So sailing, found the haven of their quest, Where they are glad, because they are at rest She …

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Posted on 14th February 201427th February 2017

Dead Sailor Boys by Constance Ann Renshaw

What far faint sea-winds passed into their soul, What glimmer of dim-seen waves, and sting of spume And low lone wash of waters through soft gloom ! Desire went sea-ward to the sea’s control When all the world was young. . . . Then lo ! the roll Of battle-thunder crashed with echoing boom Across …

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