Carrickfergus / The Final Trawl by Garnet Rogers

Carrickfergus / The Final Trawl by Garnet Rogers. Recorded for his self titled debut solo album in 1984.
Lyrics -
Well, it’s been three long years since we made her pay
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And we can't get by on the salt so deep
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
So now you heave away for the final trawl
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Its an easy pull for the catch is small
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And then you take your gear lad and batten down
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And I'll take her wheel lad, and turn her round
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And then well join the Venture and the Morning Star
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Riding high and empty toward the bar
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
For I'd rather beach her on the scary rock
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Then to see her torched in the breakers dock
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And then when I die you can stow me down
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
In her rusty hull where the breakers sound
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And then I'll make the haven of Fiddlers Green
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
Where the grab is good and the bunks are clean
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
For I've fished a lifetime, boy and man
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And this final trawl scarcely makes a cran
And its been three long years since we made her pay
Sing haul away, my laddie-o
And we can't get by on the salt so deep
Sing haul away, my laddie-o

[@earthpages]

I first heard this in the 80s and really liked it. Sounds even better today. What a voice! and very nice arrangement.

[@craigryan5290]

Garnet Rogers has a voice that makes me tremble and fight the tears. A boat a ship is much more than steel, canvas and wood.

[@joeprokop6885]

I can't stop playing this. Thank You !✌

[@samkestan1210]

Beautiful song. I wish I could have it on my phone.

[@AC-zy9tz]

Agreed. It needs to go on spotify.

[@greydivisiongaming8316]

​@@AC-zy9tz absolutely

[@deacondouglasmcmanaman5177]

Best voice ever

[@jackmcmanaman7207]

Other than yours of course. ;)
No this is enjoyable though. Steve sent me here.

[@motthebug]

LOL now I need to know who that is.

[@motthebug]

but nobody will reveal...

[@verified139]

I consider it a privilege to be alive at the same time as Garnet Rogers.