Genre:

Song, Drollery

Subjects:

Military Technology, Steamships, War

    Opens by praising the strength of 'Iron-clad Jack', the 'good iron-ship' that can sustain attacks sufficient to sink wooden frigates. Describes how he sought to reassure his Poll that there was no need to fear his voyage as he would be 'snug as can be' on the ironclad which is well armed and 'Shot-and-shell proof from sternpost to stem'. Goes on to note that a blacksmith explained how the 'sheathing was such' that no shots could reach its timber, and that however much an enemy 'pound away', 'we'll never say die'.