Boatswain Whistle (bosun)

Bosun Whistle- sailors boatswain whistle

Super Loud- go outside if you have pets or babies!

no supports- add a brim if it wont stick to bed

print in place- feel free to scale larger or smaller.

***updated design 1/7/25 -  thanks for the comments

       larger surface area in contact with build plate to help with bed adhesion.

       flattened the pipe that lets air out to improve sound quality and make it easier to whistle. 

       it was so popular i made a few other designs out of it like a skull whistle. 

       check my other designs on makerworld. 

If you're havin'  adhesion problems, I feel bad for you, son
I got ninety-nine problems, but a bed ain't one

clean your buildplate with soap and water not ipa!

then add a brim

try a different buildplate like the smooth one.  

This 3D-printed Boatswain (or Bosun) whistle is a modern take on a historic nautical tool that has its origins in Great Britain, dating back to the 1300s. The design reflects the traditional structure, featuring a long tube (known as the "gun") with a mouthpiece on one end and a rounded chamber (the "buoy") on the other. A flat plate underneath (the "keel") strengthens the connection between the gun and the buoy.

Boatswain whistles were historically used aboard sailing vessels to issue orders, signal warnings, and perform ceremonial tasks, as their piercing sound could be heard over crashing waves. They were also prominently crafted by silversmiths around 1600, with hallmark systems identifying the year and country of origin.

This whistle combines tradition and functionality, perfect for enthusiasts of maritime history or anyone looking for an elegant, ceremonial whistle.