Boatswains Whistle
A traditional Boating & Sailing Whistle
AĀ boatswain's call,Ā pipeĀ orĀ bosun's whistleĀ is aĀ pipeĀ or a non-diaphragm typeĀ whistleĀ used on naval ships by aĀ boatswain.
It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call".
Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. It is now used in traditionalĀ bugle callsĀ such asĀ Evening Colors/Sunset, and in other ceremonies in most modern navies. It is sometimes accompanied by other auditive features such asĀ ruffle and flourishes,Ā voice commands and announcements, or even aĀ gun salute.
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Boatswains Whistle
Boatswains Whistle
A traditional Boating & Sailing Whistle
AĀ boatswain's call,Ā pipeĀ orĀ bosun's whistleĀ is aĀ pipeĀ or a non-diaphragm typeĀ whistleĀ used on naval ships by aĀ boatswain.
It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call".
Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. It is now used in traditionalĀ bugle callsĀ such asĀ Evening Colors/Sunset, and in other ceremonies in most modern navies. It is sometimes accompanied by other auditive features such asĀ ruffle and flourishes,Ā voice commands and announcements, or even aĀ gun salute.
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A traditional Boating & Sailing Whistle
AĀ boatswain's call,Ā pipeĀ orĀ bosun's whistleĀ is aĀ pipeĀ or a non-diaphragm typeĀ whistleĀ used on naval ships by aĀ boatswain.
It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call".
Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather. It is now used in traditionalĀ bugle callsĀ such asĀ Evening Colors/Sunset, and in other ceremonies in most modern navies. It is sometimes accompanied by other auditive features such asĀ ruffle and flourishes,Ā voice commands and announcements, or even aĀ gun salute.
