The Ordinary Seaman by Helen Hawthorne

[Brian Probetts (Site Admin)]

He doesn’t wear a uniform
Of a tailored navy blue
He may never be too stylish
But he’s loyal fine and true
He’s the stoutest, bravest fighter
That the world has ever seen
He’s the Ordinary Seaman
Of the Mercantile Marine

He’s the lad upon the tanker
With its precious load of oil
He’s the one who mans the freighter
With the products of our toil
He’s the one who dares the raider
And the lurking submarine
He’s the Ordinary Seaman
Of the Mercantile Marine

Let’s give credit to our Air Force
And the boys in khaki too
Let’s give credit to our Navy
And whenever it is due
But don’t forget the vital cog
In Great Britain’s war machine
He’s the Ordinary Seaman
Of the Mercantile Marine

Helen Hawthorne


Typed and Presented by Allen Hawker

[Louis the Amigo]

My dad was given a copy of this poem in Canada, in the seamens mission, wartime, he was on convoys at that time Still hits the right note {Magic} The merchant navy allways the heros' but never no credit or thanks.