The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Steam Whistle

Sea Terms

The whistle forward the smoke-stack on a

steam vessel, blown by steam, and used to signal courses; as a warning during fogs, etc.

Funnel, escape pipe, whistle, etc. — the upper works of a steamer named
Funnel, escape pipe, whistle, etc. — the upper works of a steamer named
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