Whistle side
Side whistle is a tribute to the naval forces of various nations. For officers and high-ranking guests who come on board or leave the ship, the boatswain's mate whistle is used on the side . The officer on watch gives the order on behalf of the commanding officer .
Origins
The custom has its origins in the times when captains visiting the high seas were hoisted onto deck in a basket with the help of lines or a sailor's chair from their dinghy . A well-known example of this ritual are the film adaptations of the " Mutiny on the Bounty ": One day after entering Tahiti , Captain Bligh lets his crew "whistle" in honor of the local chief expected on the "Bounty".
execution
When whistling sideways, the commands are given with the boatswain's whistle, which has two pitches: high and low. A trill is produced by vibrating the tongue. In the German Navy, the signal consists of a low two-second trill and a short treble. The "whistle" then takes place on command.
High guests
In the German Navy, the side is an integral part of the "simple on-board ceremony". Squadron commanders and their superiors, flag officers , ambassadors and high-ranking state representatives maintain the front .
Web links
- Whistle side: origin
- Marine Lexicon of the German Navy: Page whistle
- German Navy whistle signals
- What is the origin of the “side whistle” in the Navy?
swell
- MDV 160/1 booklet 4 chapter 2 No. 4203