US Civil War. Boatswain piping near a large
US Civil War. Boatswain piping near a large cannon on deck of a Union warship, 1861-65. A boatswains call, or bosuns whistle, was used to convey commands when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. The boatswain, also known as a Petty Officer, is senior sailor on the deck of a warship
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13123638
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45384593
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3000px x 2353px
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Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
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Courtesy Everett Collection
