Maritime Music History

Joanna Colcord Dies (1960)

Joanna Colcord Dies (1960)

Joanna Carver Colcord (March 18, 1882 – April 8, 1960) was pioneering social worker, and author. Born at sea, she was also notable for publishing texts on the language, . . .  Read More »

23 Sept 1991 Peter Bellamy Dies

Peter Franklyn Bellamy (8 September 1944 – 24 September 1991) was an English folk singer. He was a founding member of The Young Tradition and also had a long solo career, recording numerous albums . . .  Read More »

Sir Francis Drake claims California for England

Sir Francis Drake claims California for England

During his circumnavigation of the world, English seaman Francis Drake anchors in a harbor just north of present-day San Francisco, California, and claims the territory . . .  Read More »