THE “MANX FAIRY” STEAMER

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Manx English
Oh, Mannin, veg veen, ta my chree sthill lhiat hene, Oh, Mona, my darling, my heart is still thine,
As bwooishal dhyt mie son dy braa; My blessing upon thee, I pray;
As tra hedym my annym goit voym, And when I am dead, and my spirit is fled,
Beem bwooishal sthill mie daa Ramsaa. Success unto Ramsey, I say.
Ta’n “Ferrish” er roshtyn dy bieau voish Shenn Hostyn[1], The “Fairy” has come, and swiftly has run,
[1] Ta’n “Ferrish” er roshtyn dy bieau voish Shenn Hostyn] literal translation: The “Fairy” has arrived swiftly from Old England
Ny queeylyn eck tappee chyndaa; Her paddles go quickly around”
As loadit dy sleih va shin fakin dy vee[2], Well loaded she was, with passengers rare.
[2] dy vee] dy ve
Ooilley bwooishal cree mie da Ramsaa. All wishing success to the town.