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  1. "Michael, Row the Boat Ashore" (also called "#Michael Rowed the Boat Ashore", "Michael, Row Your Boat Ashore", or "Michael, Row That Gospel Boat") is a traditional #spiritual first noted during the #AmericanCivilWar at #StHelenaIsland, one of the #SeaIslands of #SouthCarolina. The best-known recording was released in 1960 by the U.S. folk band #TheHighwaymen; that version briefly reached number-one hit status as a single in the United States in September 1961.
    youtube.com/watch?v=WrH2qV8NjHw

  2. On this day in 1658 (366 years ago): The East India Company’s Court of Directors decide it would be to their advantage to occupy the uninhabited island of St Helena, fortify it and establish plantations.
    sainthelenaisland.info/briefhi
    #StHelena #StHelenaIsland #VisitStHelena #HistoricalStHelena #DestinationStHelena #MagicalStHelena