The best whistles in the world are made by the JL Hudson Company in England under their trade name ACME Whistles. They have been making whistles in Birmingham, England for over 100 years. This model was introduced in 1870 and is still used today by Navies around the world. In the old days the call was used on sailing ships and it could be easily heard over wind and sea. They didn't have a public address system in those days. The surprising thing is that this device works as well today as it did then. No batteries required and it lasts a lifetime so go figure!
England understands the concept of quality. A trading nation for many generations they understand that if you make a quality product the brand will sell itself because people will know and trust it. Each whistle made by ACME is tested individually. Quality materials are used. The ACME Boatswain's Pipe is solid brass with a high quality chrome finish. With normal care it should last a lifetime! This one is new, comes with a certificate of authenticity and instructions on how to hold and use the boatswain's call.
Can you make a high quality whistle like this any better? Traditionally a sailor will make a lanyard for the boatswain's call to keep it handy and offer it some protection and even to help find it! But lets face it. It would take the average sailor these days several hours to try and figure out how to make a lanyard and the first one would likely look pretty crude. So we solved that problem by including a professionally made very attractive black and red lanyard that looks excellent against the silver tone of the whistle. Its one of a kind. There are no other combinations like this on the planet so it will be pretty easy to recognize your whistle should some scoundrel attempt to abscond with it!
Purchasing the best is not always possible with many consumer products but with whistles you will find that even the best ACME whistles are affordable. Yes you can buy cheaper but they are not the same quality and won't last as long. Your ACME whistle will be a source of pride for many years of faithful use. They usually outlive their owners!
The ACME BOATSWAIN'S CALL is 4 1/2" long and 3/4" wide. Lanyard is red and black 24" long. Made in England. Condition: New Includes Certificate of Authenticity and instructions on how to hold the whistle and make 8 standard calls such as the Call to Supper or Dinner, Pipe Down, Piping the side, Call Boson's mates etc. Use it to wake up the kids (they will love you for it and trust me it will establish a family tradition!) or use it on your vessel of any size to display your seamanship! Makes an excellent and very thoughtful gift to anyone that enjoys boats.
Price $47.50 cdn. Shipping and handling to any North American Address $8 One only -SORRY SOLD
