Bosun's Whistle
 

Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista

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AMcom says...
Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista



Actually it is a Bosun's pipe not whistle. Making it work isn't all that
hard, it's learning the various calls that is the kicker. You'd need a
recording of each or someone who knows them to teach you.

Further note. One doesn't whistle on a naval ship. At least not within
hearing distance of any grizzled old bosun's. A bosun "pipes down"
various calls, meals, reveille, now hear this, etc.


--
MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net

West has one for a few bucks and includes instructions on how to use it
and many calls.



MikeG wrote:
In article ,
AMcom says...

Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista




Actually it is a Bosun's pipe not whistle. Making it work isn't all that
hard, it's learning the various calls that is the kicker. You'd need a
recording of each or someone who knows them to teach you.

Further note. One doesn't whistle on a naval ship. At least not within
hearing distance of any grizzled old bosun's. A bosun "pipes down"
various calls, meals, reveille, now hear this, etc.

The "Boot" bos'n should be assigned to learn and practice in the Bos'n
Locker, farthest from the rest of the crew and especially at some great
distance from the Chiefs Quarters.

Steve (CWO, USN Ret.)
s/v Good Intentions

Well, the ad called it a Boatsun's Whistle and if you Google on
Bosun's Whistle you get several hundred hits but unfortunately
no instructions. Look's like it should have come with instructions
according to the ad.

I think technically it is called a Boatswain's Pipe.

Doug
s/v Callista

ps. A couple of comments below.

"MikeG" wrote in message
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In article ,
AMcom says...
Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista



Actually it is a Bosun's pipe not whistle. Making it work isn't all that
hard, it's learning the various calls that is the kicker. You'd need a
recording of each or someone who knows them to teach you.

I'm think that this is what I am asking for. I know what I need. I just need
someone to help me find it.

Further note. One doesn't whistle on a naval ship. At least not within
hearing distance of any grizzled old bosun's. A bosun "pipes down"
various calls, meals, reveille, now hear this, etc.

I know! See previous comment.


--
MikeG
Heirloom Woods
www.heirloom-woods.net

I have the whistle. I need the instructions. According to the ad it
should have come with instructions. It didn't.

"Ed" wrote in message
...
West has one for a few bucks and includes instructions on how to use it
and many calls.



MikeG wrote:
In article ,
AMcom says...

Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista




Actually it is a Bosun's pipe not whistle. Making it work isn't all that
hard, it's learning the various calls that is the kicker. You'd need a
recording of each or someone who knows them to teach you.

Further note. One doesn't whistle on a naval ship. At least not within
hearing distance of any grizzled old bosun's. A bosun "pipes down"
various calls, meals, reveille, now hear this, etc.

I'd gladly retire to the the farthest place from the Chief's Quarters if
I just HAD SOME INSTRUCTIONS!!! ARRRRRGHHHH!!!!

"Steve" wrote in message
...
The "Boot" bos'n should be assigned to learn and practice in the Bos'n
Locker, farthest from the rest of the crew and especially at some great
distance from the Chiefs Quarters.

Steve (CWO, USN Ret.)
s/v Good Intentions

Instructions
http://www.sussexdistrict-seacadets....rces/bcall.pdf

Sounds
http://www.evindale.com/blackstag/thehelm.html

http://www.nj2bb.org/sounds.html#Pipe


"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista

I don't see anything there about Bosun's Whistles.

"Harry Krause" wrote in message
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Doug Dotson wrote:
I have the whistle. I need the instructions. According to the ad it
should have come with instructions. It didn't.


Check out this site on tin whistles:

http://www.rogermillington.com/siamsa/brosteve/



A bosun's pipe seems nothing more than a tin whistle with a resonator,
at least that's what the one's on Brit ships resemble.

Perfect, thanks!

"John Pullen" wrote in message
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Instructions
http://www.sussexdistrict-seacadets....rces/bcall.pdf

Sounds
http://www.evindale.com/blackstag/thehelm.html

http://www.nj2bb.org/sounds.html#Pipe


"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista

Steve,
Had to buy a can of "Never Dull" today, made me think of quarterdeck
watches!
MMC
"Steve" wrote in message
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The "Boot" bos'n should be assigned to learn and practice in the Bos'n
Locker, farthest from the rest of the crew and especially at some great
distance from the Chiefs Quarters.

Steve (CWO, USN Ret.)
s/v Good Intentions

Thanks John...I had been looking for instruction also and your 'sound' links
are great. As a matter of fact, the wife just yelled up at me to 'stop
blowing that thing" as I was playing each sample on the site. Hee hee.. Now
I know another way to irritate her!

My commodore wants me to pipe "Pipe To Ship" and
"Pipe To Shore". I can't find any references to these calls.
Anyone know anything about these calls.

DOug
s/v Callista

"Doug Dotson" wrote in message
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Anybody have a link to instructions for using a Bosun's Whistle?

Doug
s/v Callista

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"Don White" wrote:

Thanks John...I had been looking for instruction also and your 'sound' links
are great. As a matter of fact, the wife just yelled up at me to 'stop
blowing that thing" as I was playing each sample on the site. Hee hee.. Now
I know another way to irritate her!

You HAVE heard about these things called headphones? ;-)

NEVER annoy the Admiral!

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

I don't remember my Bosun's Whistle had an option for
headphones :)

"Jere Lull" wrote in message
...
In article ,
"Don White" wrote:

Thanks John...I had been looking for instruction also and your 'sound'
links
are great. As a matter of fact, the wife just yelled up at me to 'stop
blowing that thing" as I was playing each sample on the site. Hee hee..
Now
I know another way to irritate her!

You HAVE heard about these things called headphones? ;-)

NEVER annoy the Admiral!

--
Jere Lull
Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

i came across a navy site with the sounds "mapped" ... i will try and
find it now...you might use google to look around the web...