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Bosun's Whistle

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Bosun's Whistle

A boatswain's call is a pipe that is made of a tube (called the gun), that directs air over a grape-sized metal sphere (called the buoy) with a hole cut in the top (called the hole). The player opens and closes the hand over the hole to change the pitch. Other parts of the boatswain's call are the keel, a flat piece of metal beneath the Gun that holds the call together, and the shackle, a keyring that connects a long silver or brass chain that sits around the collar, when in ceremonial uniform.

The historical use of the boatswain's call was a way 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 the traditional Colours (or Colors)/Sunset and other ceremonies in most modern navies, sometimes combined with other auditive features: ruffles and flourishes, voice commands and announcements, or even a gun salute.
(Source: Wikipedia)
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