The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'

"The Wreck of the 'Antoinette'" is a song by Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich, released as a single in September 1968.

The song details the romance between a girl and a fictionalised crew member who drowned in the sinking of the Antoinette.

[4] Reviewing for New Musical Express, Derek Johnson wrote that "two tiny faults struck me – I wasn't very keen on the sombre monologue opening; and the routine is taken at such a frantic pace that, occasionally, one gets the impression of too many words being crammed into each line".

[5] Chris Welch for Melody Maker wrote that "a furious rock beat prevails, and pressure rises throughout the voyage.

[6] For Record Mirror, Peter Jones wrote "interesting intro sets the scene, then that extremely distinctive vocal sound takes over, spearheaded by Dave himself.