Boatswain's call

A boatswain's call. The gun section of the call is made of copper, whilst the rest is made of brass. A chain is attached to a clip which is fastened to the shackle. The gun is slightly curved with 3 metal ringed bands attatched to the gun; one is over the mouthpiece whilst the remaining two are closer to the buoy.

Object Details

ID: PLT0416
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Nauticalia Ltd
Places: Bristol
Date made: circa 1979
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 120 mm x 20 mm
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