Boatswain's call - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A boatswain's call is a pipe used on naval ships by a boatswain. It is pronounced, and sometimes spelled, "bosun's call". The pipe consists of a narrow tube (the gun ) which directs air over a met...
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The Boatswain's call (or pipe, NEVER "Whistle") dates back to and before the days of wooden-walled ships firing broadsides of round shot, when the Boatswain's Mate was a rough, roaring shellback. It had very definite practical uses in the ... ; (wav file); This is the aristocrat of all the calls on the Boatswain's pipe.
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A collection of military sound files including military marching music, band music, patriotic music, boatswain whistle calls, and misc. sound effects such as explosions, guns, weapons, and aircraft. ... Music, Sounds, & Software ... Aces of the Air...
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usmilitary.about.com/od/soundsandmusic/Military_Music_and_Sound_Files.htm
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The Boatswain's Call,or whistle, was once the only method other than the human voice of passing orders to men on board ship. ... It is known that the galley slaves of Rome and Greece kept stroke to the sound of a flute or whistle similar to the Boatswain's Call. ... Pictorial View of some Calls...
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www.btinternet.com/~FOURTHGILL.SEASCOUTS/bosuncall.htm
www.btinternet.com/~FOURTHGILL.SEASCOUTS/bosuncall.htm
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The Pipe or Call was originally used as a badge of rank also and as such was worn by the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy and was known as the Whistle of Honor. It was made of gold and suspended from the neck by a gold chain. ... Click below to hear (left click) or download (right click) the Boatswain's calls:
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home.earthlink.net/~bosun-m8/id20.html
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But, today they merely whistle into the modern public address system and their calls are carried clearly to every part of the ship. ... Out of tradition, too, grew the custom of wearing the pipe as part of the uniform, and years ago every boatswain proudly had his pipe slung from a chain around his neck while ashore,
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www.jacksjoint.com/when_boatswains_mates_whistle.htm
www.jacksjoint.com/when_boatswains_mates_whistle.htm
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MP3 files of naval bugle calls and boatswain pipe calls for various evolutions ... Bugles and Boatswain Pipes - A short history from The New York Times May 15, 189...
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bluejacket.com/sea-service_calls.htm
bluejacket.com/sea-service_calls.htm
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Hole: The whole which the air passes over to create sound, like blowing over a bottle. Gun: The long tube that runs along the top of the call, and allows air to travel through. Shackle: Often used as a guide on where to put your thumb when holding the call. ... The Boatswain Call ... Notes And Tones of the Boatswain Call...
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www.freeinfosociety.com/site.php?postnum=768
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The boatswain's pipe is a aspect of naval tradition that has been around for so long, its origin has been lost to legend. This shrill sounding whistle was used for communication and ceremony aboard warships through out the age of sail and steam. ... Haul: The most basic of calls, crews of warships were not allowed to...
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