The song celebrates HMS Africa through a sailor's confidence that she will keep going. Its opening combines war drums with quiet conversation below decks, eight bells, and moonlight. The old 64-gun ship endures shot and shell in the refrain, which insists that she will arrive in time to do what she must. Calling Africa a goddess expresses affection and loyalty. The closing remarks recommend the Trafalgar videos for a fuller account of the ship.
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HMS Africa remembered in song
A musical tribute portrays HMS Africa as an old 64-gun ship enduring shot and shell, with a closing pointer to the Trafalgar videos.