Vintage Antique Ship Art Bosuns Nautical Mariner Whistle Brass Key Chain
Item No :- KC 013
Weight :- 36 grams (approx)
Size :- 12 cm (approx)
Description :- One of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment, the boatswain's pipe (or boatswain's flute, bosun's whistle, or bosuns call) 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 signalling device was so essential to the well-being of the ship, that it became a badge of office and honour in the British and American Navy of the sailing ships.
This is a beautifully detailed solid brass and copper reproduction of a boatswain's pipe, mounted on a quality brass key chain. The pipe has a copper anchor design on both sides. The boatswain's pipe measures 3 3/16 inches (8.1 cm) long, weighs .78 ounces (22 grams), and yes, it really whistles.
Vintage Antique Ship Art Bosuns Nautical Mariner Whistle Brass Key Chain
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