Welcome to the web site of Shanty Society Pommern 

Our organisation´s aim is to promote maritime music, sea shanties and related activities on the Åland Islands. 

What is a Sea Shanty?

Sea Shanties were work songs sung on ships during the age of sail. They were used to keep rhythm at work and make it more pleasant. Because these songs were used to accomplish a goal, rather than for pure entertainment, the lyrics and tunes were not very sophisticated. Still, the songs were usually meaningful and told of a sailor’s life, which included backbreaking labor, abuse from captain and crew, alcohol, and longing for girls and dry land.
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Baltic Shanty Festival.

Baltic Shanty Festival was held in 2015, 2016 and 2018
Here's a slideshow from the Festival 2016

Due to the Corona virus pandemic  we are so sorry to inform that we have to cancel this year's Baltic Shanty Festival.
​We will be back next summer, save the dates 2-4 July 2021! Until then - take care, keep singing!