  The Boatswain's Mate Lanyard
U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations Chapter 5 Section 4 states: "5404. BOATSWAIN'S 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."
 I have received numerous requests of "How do I make a Boatswain’s Mate Lanyard" from the "Ask Boats" section at www.1navy.com. The best way to learn is to sit down with some of the senior or "saltier" BMs and practice the various knots needed to make one. I highly recommend The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley. This book is a must have for any Boatswain’s Mate interested in knots and lanyard making. It is available at most book stores and can also be found online. This book has over 7,000 different knots.
This site provides some guidance on making a basic four-strand Boatswain’s Mate Lanyard. You should take pride in making your Boatswain's Lanyard - plan how it will look when it is completed and be patient while working. The lanyard should be constructed using a number of various knots, hitches, sinnets and Turk’s heads. Fabricating the lanyard from a larger number of strands tends to produce a sharper, more intricate lanyard.
This site is created and maintained by BMCS Brian Walsh, USNR (Ret)
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