The Spinners - "The Ellan Vannin Tragedy" - Ramsey, Isle of Man
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This song draws on the real life maritime disaster of the sinking of the SS Ellan Vannin which is commemorated by this plaque on the quayside in Ramsey.
Waymark Code: WMXPM2
Location: Isle of Man
Date Posted: 02/09/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member marvin1226
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This song draws on the real life maritime disaster of the sinking of the SS Ellan Vannin which is commemorated by this plaque on the quayside in Ramsey.

The ship sailed from Ramsey in very stormy weather on 3rd December 1909 and was loss at the entrance to the Mersey approaching Liverpool later that day.

'The song was written by Hughie Jones and was originally recorded by his group, English folk legends The Spinners. It tells the tale of a ship that sank in stormy weather whilst bound for Liverpool from the Isle of Man in 1909 killing all 36 aboard.' (visit link)

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Musician: Richard Hawley and The Spinners

Name of Song: The Ellan Vannin Tragedy

Relevant Verse:
Chorus: Oh Ellan Vannin, of the Isle of Man Company Oh Ellan Vannin, lost in the Irish Sea

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