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One of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment is the Boatswain's
Pipe (pronounced "bosun's").
In Greece and Rome the boatswain's pipe, or flute, was used to keep the stroke of galley slaves.
The Crusaders used the pipe to call English cross bowmen on deck for attack.
Later on, it was used to signal different events such as knock-off and the boarding of officials due to its
shrill tune that could be heard above most of the activity on board.
This signaling device was so crucial to the well-being of the ship that in the British and American Navy it
became a badge of office and honor.
We offer several models of quality Boatswain's Pipes and yes, they really whistle.
Our Silver Plated British Boatswain's Pipe is 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and comes complete with a 40-inch (1 meter) chain, and weighs 1.9 ounces (54 grams).
The Silver Plated Boatswain's Pipe has a handsome naval emblem on one side and the other side is plain.
Our Gold Plated British Boatswain's Pipe is 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and comes complete with a 39.5-inch chain, and weighs 1.9 ounces (53 grams). The Gold Plated Boatswain's Pipe also has the same naval emblem on one side and the other side is plain.
We also offer a beautifully detailed solid brass and copper reproduction of a boatswain's pipe,
on a quality 35 inch (89 cm) brass chain lanyard.
The pipe has a traditional anchor design on both sides.
The boatswain's pipe measures 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm) long, and the pipe and chain weigh 1.4 ounces (40 grams).
Our Silver Plated Boatswain's Pipe measures 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm) long, and comes complete with a 35 inch (89cm) chain.
The pipe has a traditional anchor design on both sides. The Silver Plated Traditional Boatswain's pipe with chain weighs 1.4 ounces (40 grams).
We have an optional, beautiful solid hardwood felt lined storage and display case for either boatswain's pipe.
The lid of the case features an inlaid solid brass Navy anchor design.
Custom brass plaques are available to be mounted on the case and they start
at only $10 .
A one line plaque with a person's name can be mounted on the front of the case, or a plaque with up to four
lines of text can be mounted on top covering the inlaid anchor design.
Sorry but we do not engrave directly on the boatswain's pipes.
Custom engraving usually does not delay the shipping of your order and our engraving and shipping status is updated hourly:
All boatswain's pipes come complete with instructions.
The Silver Plated Boatswain's Pipe with 35 inch chain sells for $24.00.
The Gold Plated British Boatswain's Pipe with 35 inch chain sells for $26.00.
The Silver Plated Traditional Boatswain's Pipe with 35 inch chain sells for $19.00.
The Brass and Copper Boatswain's Pipe with 35 inch chain sells for $17.00, and is also available without the chain for $12.00.
A smaller 3 3/16 inch (8.1 cm) brass and copper Boatswain's Pipe is also available as a Christmas ornament with
a metallic gold string for $10.50 or as a key chain with an oval screw-lock key chain for only $12.50.
We also offer a larger 4 7/10 inch (11.9 cm) brass and copper Boatswain's Pipe as a Christmas ornament with a metallic gold string
for $12 or as a key chain with an oval screw-lock key chain for only $13.50.
We also offer a premium quality Navy Boatswain's Pipe with Chain and Hardwood
Case, and many nautical key chains.
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Silver Plated British Boatswain's Pipe with Chain
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| $24.00
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Gold Plated British Boatswain's Pipe with Chain
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| $26.00
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Silver Plated British Boatswain's Pipe with Chain
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| $19.00
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Brass and Copper Boatswain's Pipe with Chain
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Brass and Copper Boatswain's Pipe without Chain
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| $12.00 |
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Hardwood Case for Boatswain's Pipe
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| $11.75.00
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Boatswain's Pipe Key Chain
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| $12.50
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Large Boatswain's Pipe Key Chain
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| $13.50
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Boatswain's Pipe Small Christmas Ornament
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Large Boatswain Pipe Ornament
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| $12.00
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Silver Plated
Boatswain's Pipe
Left Side of Silver
Boatswain's Pipe
Silver Plated
Boatswain's Pipe
with Chain
Top View of Gold Plated British
Boatswain's Pipe
Left side of Gold
Plated British Boatswain's Pipe
Gold Plated British
Boatswain's Pipe
with Chain
Top view of Silver Plated Traditional
Boatswain's Pipe
Silver Plated Traditional
Boatswain's Pipe with chain
Brass and Copper
Boatswain's Pipe
with Chain
Detail of
Boatswain's Pipe
Right Side of
Boatswain's Pipe
Top View of
Boatswain's Pipe
Boatswain's Pipe
Key Chain
Boatswain's Pipe
Key Chain
Large Boatswain's Pipe
Key Chain
Plain Boatswain's Pipe
Boatswain's Pipe
Christmas Ornament
Lrg Boatswain's Pipe
Christmas Ornament
Boatswain's Pipe in
Optional Hardwood Case
Optional
Hardwood Case
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