Friends if you will listen To what I have to say About the S. S. Bar Haven That went ashore in Fortune Bay. She left Argentia for the southwest coast To Port au Basques she was bound Making good time in spite of storms In command of Captain Brown. She covered all ports as far as Grand Bank That cold winters day, To try and leave before the storm to get up in Fortune Bay. She left Grand Bank on Saturday night For St. Bernard's, as you know With too much winds and high seas Bay L'Argent she had to go. He came in on his usual course That cold January night Through the snow storm and the high winds He could not see the light. The light was out upon the point To see land was a shock, Before he had a chance to go starboard, She hit the Ragged Rocks. Captain Brown, he did a marvelous job Saving passengers and crew until he got assistance from The S. S. Baccalieu. The Bonavista on her way to Sydney, When Mr. Healy heard the news, "We have to go to the Ragged Point To see what we can do". The Burin was soon dispatched to the scene With drums and water pumps To try and float the Bar Haven That was aground on Ragged Point. On Tuesday at 1 pm the Bar Haven Was afloat. And under her own power She tied up at Bay L'Argent port. When she came into Bay L'Argent She was well down by the head High praise should be given to Captain Brown For saving her the way he did. She will be repaired a St. John's I hope the time will soon come around To see her back on the southwest coast In command of Captain Brown. Now my Story is ending. So friends don't let me down Join with me and sing high praise For Captain Charlie Brown. -Don Banfield formerly of Bay L'Argent   Submitted By: NULL