Within my first yon gallant crew

Puzzle

Within my first yon gallant crew
An anchor safe may find;
My next, ye fair, indeed, 'tis true
Without an end may bind.
Without my whole we're surely lost,
Midst wintry blasts and biting frost.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 52.