Bosun Whistle in Presentation Box

A bosun whistle is a traditional nautical instrument designed for use by a boatswain (bosun), the senior crewman on deck, to issue commands that could be heard over the noise of the sea and harsh weather. Historically, the bosun’s call (also called a boatswain’s pipe) was used to pass commands such as “haul” (pull on the line) or “away boats” (send boats away) through a specific sequence of notes.

This brass bosun whistle is 5 inches long and 1 inch wide with a 32-inch-long chain. The wooden presentation box is 5.5 inches long, 1.5 inches deep, and 1.5 inches high with a brass anchor inlay on the top.