It’s often called the Navy Hymn because of its association with the U.S. Navy. According to that branch of service, the hymn was written in 1860 by an Englishman sailing for America.

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— A ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk Friday morning honored the lives lost aboard the USS Iowa. With dozens gathered at Iowa point, the location of the USS Iowa Memorial, the Navy hymn was sung.