: Technically a "sea song" or ballad rather than a strict shanty, "Wellerman" dates back to the mid-1800s and tells the story of a whaling ship, the Billy of Tea , and its encounter with a "right whale".

Nathan Evans' rendition of the New Zealand sea shanty "Wellerman" became a global phenomenon in late 2020 and early 2021. Due to its repetitive, rhythmic nature, it has inspired numerous 1-hour extended loops and remixes across various platforms.

: User-uploaded tracks like Wellerman (1HOUR) by Diamond afton provide continuous play. Background and Impact

: The song's steady beat and catchy chorus ("Soon may the Wellerman come...") make it ideal for the extended 1-hour loop format often used for background music or study focus. Nathan Evans - Wellerman (1HOUR) - SoundCloud

: Nathan Evans, a former postal worker from Airdrie, Scotland, sparked the "ShantyTok" trend on TikTok, which eventually led to him reaching #1 on the UK Singles Chart.