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, 2018 and 2024.
Here's a slideshow from the Festival 2016

Due to the travel restrictions during the corona pandemin we had to cancel  Baltic Shanty Festival 2020 and 2022.
In 2024 Baltic Shanty Festival was organized during the Tall Ships Race 24-27 July.