King Neptunes Domain

There are two great events in a Sailors life at sea. One is when they cross the International Date Line and get inducted into the Order of the Dragon and the other is when they cross the Equator and get inducted into King Neptunes Domain. This is a short pictorial history of the induction ceremonies for King Neptunes Domain. Prior to induction into King Neptunes Domain Sailors are refered to as Polywogs so this story begins with a photo of some of Tom Greens Polywogs.

Rear-Jack Bogart, Harry Remington, Jerry Bogart,
Front - Barry Paul in Hong Kong

The Ceremonies Begin

King Neptune Himself

A main deck cargo load did not hinder the activities

Polywog Officers, Petty Officers and Seamen are all required to participate in order to become shellbacks.

A hug from Princess Nanny(?)Must mean something.

In the stocks, just like in the old days?

He is smiling, but, Is he happy?

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