Teakwood Whistle
$25.00
This handcrafted whistle was made using dark brown teakwood salvaged years ago from the wooden decks of USS South Dakota (BB-57).
Certificate of Authenticity will accompany the whistle.
Handcrafted by Dale Hill, LCDR, USNR (ret), who says, “During the cutting, drilling, and lathe turning of this teakwood, I noted the distinct odors of salt water, fuel, and smoke – common smells encountered onboard Naval Ships and at Naval Stations.”
Description
Teakwood whistle is made from BB-57 wooden decking and engraved on one side with “USS South Dakota” and on the other with “BB-57.”
Defects in the wood (deep scratches, breaks, holes) were repaired with sawdust saved during the sawing and drilling, so some whistles may show areas of darker repaired wood. Due to salt water, fuel, and smoke exposure, the polyurethane finish did not adhere as well to some areas of the teakwood.
