Song Description
The Bold Princess Royal is a circa 1800 broadside sea song based on the true story of a ship carrying passengers between Halifax and Newfoundland that was attacked by a pirate ship, but was able to escape unharmed.
The Princess Royal was originally written in the 1600s by Turlough O'Carolan and called "Miss MacDermott". Later, it was used in a small opera in 1796, and words that were set to this tune describe an encounter between two ship in the English Channel.
| Song Length |
5:13 |
Genre |
World - Celtic |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Content, Cheerful |
Subject |
Ocean, Sea, Boats |
| Language |
No Language |
Era |
1800 - 1899 |
Lyrics
none
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