Yankee Jack

Camera: 1979 Olympus Trip 35
Film: 35mm Fujifilm (ISO 200)
Location: Watchet, Somerset
Date taken: 11 May 2023

"John Short (‘Yankee Jack’) came into prominence as ‘father’ of sea shanties. Born locally in 1839, he first went to sea from Watchet as a lad before going ‘deep sea’ and in the 1860’s joined a Yankee ship in the American Civil War. It is said he sang as he sailed with a most melodious voice and when he retired at the age of 61 he brought his songs home with him. These were collected and collated by Cecil Sharp and Sir Richard Terry for our English musical heritage. A statue of ‘Yankee Jack’ was funded by the Museum Society and public subscription and sculpted by Alan B. Herriot, of Penicuik, Scotland."
Taken from the 'Love Watchet' website.

I've developed a bit of an obsession.
I love how this film photo turned out :-)