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 |
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| 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 |