One in particular was called 'Queen of the Waves' and this was a hymn traditionally sung by French fishermen during storms. |
Since the property was in between the gulf and the bayou, they thought it would be safe from the yellow fever epidemic. |
Wherever we are, in all of our houses, we sing 'Queen of the Waves' in honor of the children, the sisters and all of those who faced the great tragedy known as the 1900 storm. |