Bosun's Whistles & Horns
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The bosun's whistle is one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces
of nautical equipment. It was used in Greece and Rome to keep the
stroke of galley slaves. The pipe was used in the Crusades to call
English cross bowmen on deck for attack. Because its shrill tune could
be heard above most of the activity on board it later was used to
signal various happenings such as knock-off and the boarding of
officials. This signaling device was so essential to the well-being of
the ship, that it became a badge of office and honor in the British
and American Navy of the sailing ships. Our bosun's whistles & horns
are made of brass & copper.
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