The "wellermen" were supply ships owned by the Weller brothers, three merchant traders in the 1800s who were amongst the earliest European settlers of the Otago region of New Zealand.

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Jan 25, 2021 · Wellerman Lyrics: There once was a ship that put to sea / The name of the ship was the Billy of Tea / The winds blew up, her bow dipped down / O blow, my bully boys, blow (Huh!)

Jun 29, 2023 · What does Wellerman mean? The word refers to employees of the Weller brothers, a 19th-century New Zealand whaling company whose supply ships brought provisions to shore whalers.

Jul 13, 2022 · From 1833, the Weller brothers made a name for themselves, supplying whalers in New Zealand with what they needed. Their employees, thus, became known as “wellermen.”

Jan 24, 2021 · Nathan Evans, postal worker and TikTok star who spawned a global craze with his rendition of the "Wellerman" sea shanty, has signed a major record deal.

Chorus Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguing is done We'll take our leave and go Chorus She'd not been two weeks from shore When down on her …

Jan 20, 2021 · But at the risk of raining on the internet's fun, the cheeriness of the tune is deceptive. "Wellerman" reveals a harsh history of exploitation and cruelty, hiding in plain sight in the lyrics.

Feb 20, 2025 · The song saw a massive resurgence in 2021 when Scottish singer Nathan Evans introduced his viral sea shanty version, bringing it to a new generation of listeners. Enjoy this …

Mar 8, 2026 · “The Wellerman” is a traditional New Zealand sea shanty that originated during the whaling era in the 19th century. The song tells the story of whale hunters waiting for a supply ship …