Cactus in A Scarf — Wellerman

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!)

Before the boat had hit the water The whale's tail came up and caught her All hands to the side, harpooned and fought her When she dived down low (Huh!)

For forty days, or even more The line went slack, then tight once more All boats were lost, there were only four But still that whale did go (Huh!)

Soon may the Wellerman come To bring us sugar and tea and rum One day, when the tonguin' is done We'll take our leave and go