Boatswains Call or Whistle

by Ian Kuhl on July 22, 2011

in Chandlery

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Boatswains Call or Whistle used to send commands aloft. They date back to ancient Greek times where a flute was used.

The current design came into use in the Royal Navy after the Norman conquest.

Available from Franklin Marine $29.70.

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