According to the Internet source given below, Tom (Thomas John) Lewis a is a British singer and writer of nautical songs born in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
He grew up in Gloucester, England and served in the Royal Navy fbetween 1959 and 1983. His The Last Shanty has been recorded globally by over 30 different groups. The BBC Films' production 'Swallows and Amazons. uses the melody from his song A Sailor's Prayer'.

 

 

Websites:
	Tom Lewis	Biography by wikipedia.org.
	Tom Lewis	Performer's home page.