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Entering the domain
of King Neptune
A day no mariner will ever forget is the day he first crossed the equator.
Until that fateful day, he was a mere pollywog. One of the lowest forms of
marine life. Unclean, unfit, un......initiated!
In order to become a "true sailor" the 'wog must endure the right of passage
into the sacred domain of King Neptune. He must be tested to demonstrate
his worthiness for the honor of becoming a Shellback.
| The night before the crossing, the 'wogs of E-Division
manage to trap their only Shellback. Chief Bowen (EMCS) gets a small
dose of what the 'wogs are soon to receive.
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The wardroom 'wogs render honors to King Neptune as he
arrives aboard for the trials. (Cruise Book) |
| Our XO, Cmdr Brabant, checks in with the Royal Scribe, prior
to his own trial. The "coffin" awaits its next victim, in the
background. (Cruise Book) |
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Pollywogs receiving their sentence and kissing the "Royal Baby." (AD) |
| "The coffin" and kissing the "Royal Baby."
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Revised:
Saturday, October 12, 2002
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