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	Boatswain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A boatswain, often phonetically spelled and pronounced bosun, is a warrant officer or petty officer who is foreman of a ship's crew and is sometimes also third or fourth mate.
		The word boatswain, recorded in English since the fifteenth century, is derived from boat and swain meaning a young man, a follower, retainer or servant - compare mate.
		Originally, onboard a sailing ship such as a man-of-war or a galleon, the boatswain was in charge of a ship's anchors, cordage, colors, deck crew and the ship's boats, and would also be in charge of the rigging while the ship was in dock; with steam and further mechanisation, the technical tasks have been modenized.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bosun (281 words)

	WHEN BOATSWAIN'S MATES WHISTLE
		And until the raw recruit has washed the first salt from his dungarees and spun a good sea story, he regards the boatswain’s mate as a “guy” with a stone heart, whose hand were made to carry nothing but bull whips, and whose lungs are made of leather.
		To the crew’s ear, the boatswain’s pipe sounds sweet or harsh, depending not only on how it’s blown, but on what the occasion is. When “chow” is piped down, for instance, it has the melodic quality of a sweet inviting symphony, while “turn to” (especially at five a.
		The history of the boatswain’s pipe dates back to the days of the Crusades, when it was employed to transmit orders across the sweeping battle fields.
	www.jacksjoint.com /when_boatswains_mates_whistle.htm (828 words)

	Silver and Brass Boatswain's Pipes (Bosun's Whistles) from Stanley London.
		The Boatswain's Pipe (pronounced "bosun's") is one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment.
		The boatswain's pipe, or flute, was used in Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of galley slaves.
		The boatswain's pipe measures 4 7/8 inches (12.4 cm) long, and the pipe and chain weigh 2.4 ounces (68 grams).
	www.stanleylondon.com /boatswain.htm (761 words)

	News Releases
		Boatswain was sentenced pursuant to his guilty plea to a single count of an indictment which charged him with third-degree theft by deception.
		At his guilty plea hearing, Boatswain admitted to receiving two purported "refund" checks from Prudential in the amount of $3,600 and further investigation by OIFP revealed that Boatswain may have received as much as $6,288 from Prudential as part of the scheme.
		The indictment to which Boatswain pleaded guilty was filed by the Division of Criminal Justice's Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor which investigates and prosecutes both civil and criminal insurance fraud related cases.
	www.state.nj.us /lps/newsreleases/p21007c.htm (603 words)

	Boatswain's pipe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A boatswain's pipe or boatswain's call (pronounced "Bosun") is a whistle that is made of a tube, called the barrel, that directs air over a grape-sized metal sphere with a hole cut in the top.
		The historical use of the boatswain's call was as a signaling device on a ship.
		Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Boatswain's_pipe (158 words)

	Boatswain's Pipe Info
		The use of the Boatswain’s pipe is almost lost in antiquity, but we know that the ancient galley slaves of Greece and Rome kept stroke by the flute or whistle.
		The Pipe or Call was originally used as a badge of rank also and as such was worn by the Lord High Admiral of the Royal Navy and was known as the Whistle of Honor.
		Since the pipe or call is a device distinctive to the sea and particularly to the Boatswain’s Mate rating, all the Boatswain’s Mates should take special pride in knowing how to use it correctly and effectively.
	home.earthlink.net /~bosun-m8/id20.html (616 words)

	DryDock Models :: Boatswain or Bosun
		Boatswain or Bosun (pronounced "bosun"): A highly skilled seaman who has been issued a warrant as a petty officer on a man-of-war.
		The boatswain was responsible for inspecting and repairing the rigging and sails.
		He directed the activities of the deck hands by relaying the officers' orders by means of shouts, his shrill boatswain's pipe, shoves, kicks and the occasional application of a rope's end to motivate the hands.
	forum.drydockmodels.com /viewtopic.php?p=477 (244 words)

	Brass and Copper Navy Boatswain's Pipes (Bosun's Whistle) from The Brass Compass
		The Boatswain's Pipe (pronounced "bosun's") is considered one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment.
		The boatswain's pipe, also known as a whistle or flute, was used in Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of galley slaves.
		The boatswain's pipe measures 5 inches (12.7 cm) long, and the pipe and chain weigh 1.6 ounces (45 grams), and yes, it really whistles.
	www.brasscompass.com /bosuncase.htm (631 words)

	Dennis Noble Article Page One
		Yet the crews of the U.S. Coast Guard's small boat rescue stations Continue to push into gale-swept waters, asking only to help those "in peril on the sea." The stations are known for their willingness to help, even though most crews work more than 100 hours per week.
		Led by boatswain's mates, the crews have learned that they can expect very little from their own service, or even much recognition from the people they serve.
		Boatswain's Mate First Class Jon Placido is second in command.
	users.techline.com /debadoo/html/noble.html (454 words)

	U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Lanyard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The boatswain's pipe and lanyard may be worn around the neck while carrying out official ceremonial duties and military watches.
		Women wearing Service Dress Blue place the boatswain's pipe attached to the lanyard between the top and second button of their jacket when not in use.
		You should take pride in making your Boatswain's Lanyard - plan how it will look when it is completed and be patient while working.
	home.earthlink.net /~bosun-m8 (682 words)

	USCG Boatswain's Mate
		The most versatile member of the Coast Guard's operational team is the Boatswain's Mate (BM).
		Boatswain's Mates can be found in nearly every duty station available throughout the United States and various locations overseas.
		Training for Boatswain's Mate is accomplished through 12-weeks of intensive training at Yorktown, VA or with on-the-job training through a striker program.
	www.uscg.mil /jobs/ratings/bmrate.htm (256 words)

	Silver and Brass Boatswain's Pipes (Bosun's Whistles) from The Brass Compass
		This signaling device was so crucial to the well-being of the ship that in the British and American Navy it became a badge of office and honor.
		Our Silver Plated British Boatswain's Pipe is 5 inches (12.7 cm) long and is accompanied by a 40-inch (1 meter) chain.
		The Silver Plated Boatswain's Pipe with chain with 35 inch chain is only $24.00.
	www.brasscompass.com /boatswain.htm (760 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Each boatswain in turn requests permission for his entire crew to come aboard.
		Commodore's flag is doused by Boatswain's Mate (B).
		Boatswain douses National Ensign and departs with double salute.
	clipart.usscouts.org /ScoutDoc/SeaExplr/council-boh.txt (608 words)

	Flasks, Bugle & Boatswain's Pipe
		The Boatswain's Pipe is one of the oldest and most distinctive pieces of nautical equipment.
		This is a beautifully detailed solid brass and copper 4 7/8 inch long reproduction of a boatswain's pipe on a quality 35 inch brass chain lanyard.
		The pipe has a traditional anchor design on both sides, and the boatswain's pipe with chain is only $17.00.
	www.sonoman.com /Shop/Brass_zg_NauticalFlaskszm_Bugle_zg_Boatswainzhs_Pipe.html (188 words)

	On board with ... boatswain's mate David Slodysko (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		By M.L. Boatswain's Mate David Slodysko is the boatswain's crossed anchors and Neptune, is the honor's boatswain who piped Vice Adm. Timothy Keating aboard the Lincoln recently.
		Boatswain's Mate David Slodysko, 25, from Shamokin, Pa. The tradition of pipe "calls" is alive and well aboard the Lincoln.
		It was passed down from his father, a retired senior chief boatswain's mate.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/114666_wmoment28.shtml (508 words)

	Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - Boatswain’s Beach opens this summer
		The expanded turtle farm at Boatswain’s Beach is fully operational, bar a few extra tanks that are to be added.
		The rest of the park (Boatswain’s Beach) is, on average, 70 per cent complete.
		Once the larger Boatswain’s Beach opens, the turtle farm will be a stop on this larger tour.
	www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1011315 (980 words)

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		Travers's pipe set as a beacon against a dark background of hedge, the boatswain was ready to curse his inventive powers.
		Travers greeted him cheerily and, honestly attributing the fact to good food and a couple of pints of beer he had had since the boatswain left him, said that he was ready for anything.
		He regained an upright position and stood listening to the startled and indignant exclamations of his gaoler as she read the boatswain's permit: "_This is to give notice that I, George Benn, being of sound mind and body, have told Ned Travers to pretend to be a burglar at Mrs.
	www.gutenberg.org /files/11182/11182.txt (6776 words)

	Brass and Copper Navy Boatswain's Pipes (Bosun's Whistle) from Stanley London.
		Brass and Copper Navy Boatswain's Pipes (Bosun's Whistle) from Stanley London.
		The boatswain's pipe, whistle, or flute, was used in Greece and Rome to keep the stroke of galley slaves.
		The boatswain's pipe comes with a beautiful solid hardwood felt lined storage and display case.
	www.stanleylondon.com /bosuncase.htm (630 words)

	Cayman Net News: Boatswain’s Beach home to Cayman’s new caiman
		A new member of the animal family at Boatswain’s Beach has been flown in and is now settling in at the Cayman Turtle Farm.
		The caiman settled into her new home, a spacious outdoor exhibit designed with attention to detail ensuring that the fundamental features of the natural habitat were closely replicated, the farm said.
		“The first class exhibit was designed by Boatswain’s Beach Assistant Curator of Fish, Scott Taylor, and includes an area of saltwater with dry land on a higher elevation and a fresh water pond,” said a spokesperson from the Turtle Farm.
	www.caymannetnews.com /2006/02/1024/new.shtml (494 words)

	The Boatswain's Mate, by W. W. Jacobs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		After the cool bar, with its smell of damp saw-dust, the road seemed hot and dusty; but the boatswain, a prey to gloom natural to a man whose hand has been refused five times in a fortnight, walked on unheeding.
		The boatswain clapped him on the shoulder and produced a bundle of papers from his pocket.
		Like a man in a dream he stood watching as she ran to the tool-house and returned with a spade and pick; like a man in a dream he followed her on to the garden.
	www.titanic-nautical.com /E-Books/BoatswainsMate/Page_00001.htm (3991 words)

	First Class Boatswain Mate
		The most versatile member of the Coast Guard's operational team is the Boatswain's Mate.
		As a Boatswain's Mate, you'll be a master of seamanship.
		You will be capable of performing almost any task in connection with deck maintenance, small boat operations, navigation, and handling all personnel assigned to a ship's deck force.
	www.uscg.mil /d1/units/grumor/BM1.htm (177 words)

	Cayman Net News: Shaking things up for Boatswain Beach’s new bar
		Taking part were 12 bartenders from various business establishments on the Island, all vieing for the prize of CI$1,000 and a trophy, together with the honour of creating the signature cocktail.
		They were all required to mix two cocktails one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic, as the four judges although having a tough time making a decision, tasted each cocktail, without hesitation.
		Boatswain’s Beach thanked all the sponsors, who made this event a success, including X107.1 FM, Bacardi, Royal Palms, and Cayman Airways.
	www.caymannetnews.com /2005/06/866/things.shtml (476 words)

	The Tempest - Cambridge University Press (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The Boatswain again rebukes the courtiers, and is cursed in return.
		The Boatswain is the character with the lowest social status in the scene, yet he is clearly in charge.
		In each pause, the other identifies the person the Boatswain is addressing, and his likely tone of voice on each occasion.
	www.cambridge.org /catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521618789&ss=exc (1413 words)

	Scaffolds, Boatswain’s Chairs and Related Equipment
		(c) boatswain’s chair or similar single-point suspension equipment intended for the support of one worker.
		(1) Every worker on a suspended scaffold, boatswain’s chair or similar single-point suspension equipment shall have an effective means of summoning assistance in case of emergency.
		(2) Every worker who is on, or is in the process of getting on or off a suspended scaffold or boatswain’s chair or similar single-point suspension equipment shall be protected by a fall arrest system A fall arrest body harness and the system that supports it, including the lanyard, lifeline and attachment devices.
	www.csao.org /WebHelp/Window_Cleaning_Regulation/Scaffolds_Boatswain_s_Chairs_and_Related_Equipment.htm (1544 words)

	Cayman Islands - Cay Compass News Online - Boatswain Beach closer to reality
		The new Boatswain Beach multi–purpose facility of the Cayman Islands Turtle Farm is an investment projected to yield at least CI$365 million in revenue in 10 to 15 years.
		The 26–acre project is expected to be fully functional in a little more than six months and is slated to open in January.
		He said that people he met a t a conference in New York told him that a facility such as the Boatswain Beach project is in high demand and is sure to result in increased tourism to the Cayman Islands.
	www.caycompass.com /cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1003389 (513 words)

	US People--MacKenzie, John, Chief Boatswain's Mate, USNRF
		At great risk to his life, he took prompt and effective action to secure the explosive weapon, thus preventing the "probable loss of the ship and the entire crew".
		For his heroism on that occasion, Chief Boatswain's Mate John MacKenzie was awarded the Medal of Honor.
		Wearing the Medal of Honor he received in recognition of his heroism in securing a depth charge that had come adrift on board USS Remlik (SP-157) during a heavy gale on 17 December 1917.
	www.history.navy.mil /photos/pers-us/uspers-m/j-mackze.htm (1112 words)

	Boatswain Kennel Home Page
		Al Boatswain Kennel i cani vivono liberi in un grande
		Sono abituati a socializzare con adulti e bambini; sonodi ottima genealogia e sono controllati per quanto
		At Boatswain Kennels, dogs live freely in a large garden.They are well socialising with adults and children.They have a first class pedigree and are screened for hereditary diseases.
	www.canitalia.it /boatswain (63 words)

	Boatswain's Locker - Fabrics and Materials
		This fabric is for a top that does not need to be folded up, as it will become brittle with age.
		Barrett Bonded Windows™ are the latest innovation in boat and yacht exterior enclosures and tops and Boatswain’s Locker is proud to be an authorized dealer of this patented product.
		Made with a polycarbonate that is shatterproof, bendable and certified by the National Transportation Safety Board, Barrett Bonded Windows will resist most scratches, yellowing and hazing.
	www.boatswains-locker.com /fabrics_material.htm (285 words)

	Fallen Heroes Memorial: Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate-Handling Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts
		Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate-Handling Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts
		Please send information, photos, and corrections for Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate-Handling Petty Officer 1st Class Neil C. Roberts.
		Leave a message in memory of this servicemember, and/or to the loved ones left behind.
	www.fallenheroesmemorial.com /oef/profiles/robertsneilc.html (826 words)

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