The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 17 Then one day came an order: MAKE ALL SPEED TO NANKING. RELIEVE HMS CONSORT. EMBASSY NEEDS GUARDING. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 19 At this time in China There raged a civil war. Our ship risked being fired at By guns from either shore. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 20. Flags were draped along our hull; All were vigilant. Unaware we were heading for The Yangtze Incident. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 21 On that April morning, In Nineteen Forty-Nine, We steamed up the mighty river; I felt tingles down my spine. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 22 The Bosun shouted orders. Trouble was in the air. Sailors’ feet were running. There was action everywhere. MargaretMacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 23 From nowhere came explosions; Bomb blasts and flashing lights; Blazing fires with choking smoke; Excruciating sights. Margaretmacdonaldaurhor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 24 In the fight we ran aground: Stuck fast into the mud. Hit by flying shrapnel, I fell down with a thud. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 25 I woke to find my skin burned; Pain racked my legs and hips; A buzzing sound rang in my ears; Blood was on my lips. margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

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The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst. Verse 26 Seaman were lying wounded; The mood was one of dread; The ship was badly damaged; Good chums were hurt or dead. Margaretmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst The doctor helped the injured Then nursed my cuts and pain. For days, still scared, I hid myself Till I felt brave again. margatetmacdonaldauthor.com

The Ballad of Able Seacat Simon of HMS Amethyst

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