- Year of composition: Collection printed in 1863, song probably composed just before the publication date
- Work category: Male choir a cappella
- Text author: 1 a-b Oscar Fredrik, 2 Frans Hedberg
- Dedication: Choirs for male voices, composed for and dedicated to H.R.H Duke of Östergötland Oscar Fredrik
- Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
- Detailed duration: Less than 5 minutes per song
Examples of printed editions
1. Ur Svenska flottans minnen. Stockholm 1863: Abr. Lundqvists musikhandel
Description of work
1a Östersjön:Allegro moderato F major, 12/8
1b Flaggan opp!:Marsch F major, 4/4
2 Vår flagga: Allegro ma non troppo D major, 4/4
Libretto/text
1a Östersjön:
Du blånande haf,
som mångtusande år
mot Skandiens klippor har slagit
Som brutit din boja
hvar gryende vår
Och frigjord i fjerran har dragit.
Dig egnas min sång
ty jag längtar dit ut