Boatswain's call

A silver boatswain's call. There are three rings placed at various intervals along the gun. The keel has wriggle decoration engraved on it along witha ring to be attached to the lanyard. A foul anchor is embossed on the bouy of the call.

Object Details

ID: PLT0430
Collection: Decorative art
Type: Boatswain's call
Display location: Display - Sea Things Gallery
Creator: Unite, George
Date made: 1876-1877; 1876-7
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 25 mm x 100 mm x 20 mm