Life, 1912-06-27 · page 7 of 45
Life — June 27, 1912 — page 7: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page presents a romantic poem titled "A Song from the Sea" by Evelyn Marie Stuart, accompanied by an illustration labeled "A Mid-Atlantic Fuel Depot" (1915). The satirical content targets WWI naval activity. The illustration depicts ships in rough waters, seemingly engaged in covert refueling operations mid-ocean. The juxtaposition of the sentimental love poem about sailing with the caption "fuel depot" appears to mock the romantic notion of seafaring during wartime, contrasting idealized maritime romance with the grim reality of wartime logistics and submarine warfare in the Atlantic. The satire likely critiques either German U-boat operations or Allied supply concerns during this period of naval conflict.
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A Song from the Sea COME. pretty maid, in my beautiful boat, My mate is a lover that’s handsome and bold; And sail on the wonderful sea. No baggage you'll need, save your heart. Bright skies are smiling, and storms are remote— Bread, cheese and kisses are stored in the hold, I've the best craft that was e’er put afloat, With just a wee handful of sil’er and gold, And there is no captain like me. That’s all we'll need for a start. Love is my name, life is the sea, And the name of the good ship is Matrimony. Come, little maid, and go sailing with me, Evelyn Marie Stuart. A MID-ATLANTIC FUEL DEPOT comicbooks.com