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The 'Call' (or 'Pipe') is named after the Boatswain. He was the officer who, being in charge of the rigging, issued more orders than the other officers. Frequently, the human voice was not sufficient to carry orders to the men climbing the rigging, especially in storm conditions. The high pitch of the Boatswain's 'Call' could be relied upon to be heard above even the worst howling gales. Show more