Severe climate, poor accommodation, insufficient nutrition and sickness took a toll on the men.
The Priory was in such a bad state of disrepair it afforded poor accommodation for those living there.
The song goes on to depict financial woes and poor accommodation common to many Jamaicans of the time:
Some found the vessels unfit for sea, while others had been 'dismayed' by poor accommodation and had refused to travel.
The previous poor accommodation for the services had disadvantaged users and restricted use of services.
"I trust you will find these poor accommodations to your liking," Chinthliss said, stopping in front of another set of double doors.
Although the men were keen to work they found poor accommodation and little food.
They went to live elsewhere in Easterhouse in very poor accommodation.
People with poor accommodation, due to eye defects or age, have to wear artificial lenses to compensate.
Many animals have equally poor accommodation or none at all.