> anyone know what the name of the irish song is that quint sings when their
> loading up the boat to leave port- lyrics are as akin to what follows:

> 'farewell then to you, you fair Spanish ladies; farewell then to you, you
> ladies of Spain; for I've recieved orders, for to sail back to boston,;
> and nevermpore shall i see you again'

> any help much appreciated,
> pablo

This is an old british naval song, there is a "yankee" version sung by American Whaler crees.
Check this out:
http://www.contemplator.com/sea/sladies.html