South Street Seaport Museum
Presents
The Virtual Return
of

CHANTEY SING

Moderated by BONNIE & DAN MILNER

www.seaportmuseum.org/ChantySing
The First Sunday of Each Month
2-4 p.m.

The Seaport’s CHANTEY SING, formerly held on the ship Wavertree, has gone virtual and invites everyone to join in the fun. Wavertree, an iron-hulled sailing ship built in 1885, is now the largest wrought iron sailing vessel afloat. She commands a beautiful view of the Seaport area.

May 3 was the maiden cruise of the virtual sing via ZOOM. With 159 people signed-in, those who had registered in advance took their turns, one song each. Live shots from the Wavertree were interspersed from time to time, on what was a picture-perfect day.

The video and audio were excellent. Chanteys performed included classics like “Bully in the Alley” and “The Mermaid”, plus new compositions by participants. Many of the singers had fun backdrops, clothing, and props to add to the enjoyment. The hosts kept it all organized to perfection.

And yes, for those of you who are familiar with chantey singers, there were many white-haired gentlemen with snowy beards. Haul away! A joy to watch and listen to this event.

-Karen D’Onofrio-