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THE SHIP'S BOS'N |
The voice of the seas. |
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A U.S. Navy Chief Boatswainsmate passes through sideboys during his retirement ceremony. Not seen is a Boatswainsmate "Piping the side", rendering Honor and Respect for the CPO's years of dedicated service. On the first note of the Boatswains' Whistle, the Sideboys, "Hand Salute". The call is then held until the "Official" exits the ranks of the sideboys. Then the whistle ends on a short high pitched note and the Hand Salute is dropped. Notice the white lanyard around the BMC's neck. That is his Boatswains' Pipe. |
What you would hear as this Chief Boatswainsmate passes through the Side Boys. |
for a pleasant or hellish voyage for the ships' crew. He was the Bos'n, the First Warrant Officer in Charge of the ships' crew. Boatswain is one of the oldest seafaring titles, meaning Boats' Swain or Husband, and at the time, the actual Commander of the ship. His pipe or call was the Bos'ns' symbol of office. Worn about the neck by a chain (lanyard), orders were piped to the crew. His cane was used to beat the men to encourage them to work. Depending on his standing in seniority, the Bos'ns' Whistle was made in silver, brass and copper, or nickel plated metal. Today you will hear the traditional Bos'ns' Call, " PIPING the SIDE ". A mark of respect for an Admiral, Captain, or other Commanding Officer as he arrives or departs ship. This call is also piped during a funeral as the coffin passes over the side. |
More than the Ships' Captain, one man and one man only was responsible |
What you might hear this Ships' Bos'n saying to one of his Sailors. |
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October 28,
1999
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