This highly patriotic and somewhat belligerent song was composed by William Boyce in 1759. David Garrick's words should be judged relative to a time of great unrest in Europe. Capt Jean-Luc Picard sings this on You Tube during an episode of Star Trek - but it would probably provoke his French ancestors! This Royal Navy video has brief references to the army and foreign ships, as per Garrick's historical words. ... British Navy Bargoed Lewis Boys School Pengam Phil Williams JDF Jones Glyn ...