Yes, particularly whaling in general, but the story also apparently has hints of cannibalism. But I didn’t really know that at the time, it was one of those songs, and still is, that justify the desire, nay the need, for massive speakers and the proverbial amp that goes up to 11… The Blockheads were a good band too.
Blockhead Frickley **
** other Athletics are also available. They just don’t have such good names.