BUY AUTHENTIC BOATSWAIN'S PIPES AND LANYARDS  

THE Ship in a Bottle is an authorized reseller of Vanguard Military Products. You have come to the right place for your new and authentic Boatswain's Calls. Our lanyards are presently worn in navies of the world, by sea scouts, and by many others. They have been used in Broadway plays and if you look closely, you can even see them on bridge scenes of TNT's series "The Last Ship."

NEW PRODUCT - BADGE AND PASS LANYARDS

My exquisite badge and pass lanyards are as intricate, stylish, durable, and formal as a lanyard can be! Fashioned in much the same style as my very popular boatswain's lanyards, these above and beyond pass lanyards are custom made to fit.

THE SHIP IN A BOTTLE'S COVETED "BOATSWAIN'S MATES WALL OF FAME"

Send us a photo of yourself sporting your pipe and lanyard and spend your moment of glory on our wall of fame!

Stephanie, with Sea Scout Ship Decisive, Kauai, HI proudly shows off her new Bosun's Lanyard. Looking sharp Stephanie...!!
Max K, Boatswain's Mate USS Olympia, C-6
This is a lanyard we made for bridge scenes on TNT's TV series "The Last Ship"
MACS Walker looking Sharp.
QMCS (SS) Nichols
Clint Swanton - Club Captain Tannum Sands Surf Lifesaving Club
My Friend Mario - Island of Malta, Greece
LCDR MUIR and Family Going Ashore
SGT Staletovich, IMPD, Renders Honors
Mayde Creek HS NJROTC Senior Honors Ceremony
ASC (AW/SW) Foster - CPO Ceremony
Chief and Mrs. Mount

US NAVY REGULATIONS REGARDING BOATSWAIN'S LANYARD

The following is an excerpt from chapter 5 of the US Navy Uniform Regulations regarding the proper wear of the boatswain's pipe and lanyard:

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5404. BOATSWAIN PIPE AND LANYARD The boatswain's pipe and lanyard may be worn around the neck while carrying out official ceremonial duties and military watches. The lanyard is braided with Belfast cord in a traditional style and sennit. When hanging free, the bottom of the pipe shall not fall below the top of the belt. Wear white lanyards with dark/blue uniforms and black lanyards with white uniforms. Men place the pipe in the left breast pocket when not in use. 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. Do not wear them on liberty.

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The existing regulation calls for Belfast cord which is no longer available. We use a superior grade tightly braided black or white nylon cord in the construction of our lanyards. The regulation also fails to mention wear with modern day uniforms such as Khaki or utility fabrics. We are presently working with the Navy Uniform Board (NUB) for clarification/modification of the regulation.

FAQ

How do you play a boatswain's pipe?

Wow... that's a tough one. The best answer I can come up with is to search boatswain's pipe mp3 for a list of the calls used. As far as how to play it, i recommend a search for 'how to play a boatswain's call.'

Are the boatswain's pipes pre-tuned?

Generally speaking they are serviceable out of the box. We do not pre-tune pipes.

How many characters of engraving are allowed per line?

Vanguard Engraves their own boatswain's pipes for me. They will generally allow up to 20 characters and can engrave two lines on each side of the pipe.

What is the proper length for the lanyard?

The navy uniform regulations state that the pipe should not hang below the belt and is kept in the breast pocket when not in use.

How do I know which color to choose?

The white lanyard is worn with the darker uniforms and the navy/black lanyard is worn with white uniforms. The khaki lanyard is not traditional and is not mentioned in the uniform regulations.

What size lanyard should I buy.

Please select the appropriate lanyard from the drop down menu when placing your order. You can indicate your height, frame size, and color from the drop down.

Do you offer financing?

We offer "Bill Me Later" through our PayPal shopping option. We may also be able to offer a payment option. Call (404) 964-8355 for details.

Can I have my purchase shipped to an APO or FPO address?

Yes, we ship to APO/FPO addresses.

Who is authorized to wear the Boatswain's Pipe and Lanyard?

Generally speaking, the boatswain's mate of the watch, and the boatswain (or designated individual in the absence of a boatswain), when performing ceremonial duties.

Have a question and you don't see an answer here?

Please call us at (404) 964-8355 or email us at jmccurdy@theshipinabottle.com