Songfacts®:

• This is a track from English alternative pop singer-songwriter Richard Hawley's EP False Lights From The Land , which comprises of four songs inspired by the ocean. The disc was inspired by Hawley's BBC Radio 2 series The Ocean, wherein he explored how the sea, seafaring culture and sea travel has shaped the music, art and literature of The British Isles.
• The song was written by Hughie Jones and was originally recorded by his group, English folk legends The Spinners. It tells the tale of a ship that sank in stormy weather whilst bound for Liverpool from the Isle of Man in 1909 killing all 36 aboard.
• The song features guest vocal accompaniment by British folk duo Smoke Fairies.