Of all the ships upon the blue<br />No ship contained a better crew<br />Than that of worthy Captain Reece,<br />Commanding of The Mantelpiece.<br />He was adored by all his men,<br />For worthy Captain Reece, R.N.,<br />Did all that lay within him to<br />Promote the comfort of his crew.<br />If ever they were dull or sad,<br />Their captain danced to them like mad,<br />Or told, to make the time pass by.<br />Droll legends of his infancy.