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How High is Your Sea Shanty IQ? | Wellerman Trivia Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Wellerman Lyrics?

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated August 21st 2024

Sea Shanty Lyric Quiz

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What do the Wellerman bring?

2/10

What sea creature are the sailors battling?

3/10

What's the name of the ship?

4/10

Where is the song originally from?

5/10

When was the song originally written?

6/10

Complete the lyric: 'One day, when the ___ is done?'

7/10

Who are the Wellerman?

8/10

Which part of the song is sung in harmony?

9/10
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What kind of boat is in the song?

10/10

How does the song end?

Wow! You know the lyrics like the back of your oar! Full IQ marks!

Well done! Have some sugar and tea and rum to celebrate! (Well...not the rum...or the tea...you know what, give yourself a pat on the back instead!)

Looks like someone's out to sea with their answers! Listen again and then try again!

Oh no! Looks like this salty sea dog doesn't know this sea shanty well enough! Have another go!