Whistle

Historically the boatswain's call was used to pass commands to the crew when the voice could not be heard over the sounds of the sea. Because of its high pitch, it could be heard over the activities of the crew and bad weather.

"Still" is used to call all hands to attention as a mark of respect, to order silence, to give an instruction. It is always followed, after an interval, by "Carry On".

On a ship the occasions which the “Still” is, or might be, used.

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