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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.

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!)

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.

Sep 20, 2025 · “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 …

Aug 6, 2025 · What is the origin of the song “Wellerman”? The song has roots in 19th-century New Zealand whaling culture, inspired by the Weller Brothers, who supplied goods to whalers.

May 1, 2024 · When you're not busy shipping your breeches from overseas expeditions, you might ponder, "What in the seven seas is a wellerman?" A wellerman refers to an employee of the Weller …

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Jun 19, 2018 · Throughout their existence, the Wellermen (also known as the Weller brothers), became New Zealand’s paramount merchant traders. The lyrics evoke imagery of one of the Wellermen’s …