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The long line of Shellbacks and Shillelaghs . . and then the court with Queen Larson, Miss Baca. Neptunus Warhead Rex to pass judgment . . . ¥ r- vhich was invariably guilty . . . the saltwater dunking . . . a kiss for the Royal Duriqg Baby ' s stomach . . . H ' • ' u
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CROSSING THE LINE After a fast five d ay run to Pearl Harbor during which all hands once again got their sea legs, and a six hour stop at Pearl for fuel, the Braine turned south bound for the Fiji Islands. X marks the spot and 25 April 1957 was the day when we crossed the equator, most of us for the first time. Neptunus Rex, Ruler of the Raging Main and all his court appeared aboard our ship that day to preside over the initiation of some 60% of the crew who were Pollywogs. The Shellbacks, remembering the stunts pulled on them the day before, gave an initiation not likely to be forgotten by those of us who suffered through it. The shillelaghs, grease, salt water and garbage baths left lasting impressions. Pollywog Smith A few oi the more distinguished pollywogs. Neptunus Rex, Davey Jones, and all the rest of the Royal Court 14 - . ,; t I. i.. b t k i I
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FUt tS. SUVA ■IK MJI I LANU The beautiful Fiji Islands were only a fuel stop, but we made the most of the one day. A number of parties were given in our honor. Some made trips into the hills and proceeded to go native with jungle juice and grass huts. Others preferred the regular brew while sitting on a hotel terrace overlooking the blue lagoon. Coral, spears, and Fiji boats were big sellers. t o Want to buy a boat, mister? MELBOURNE Melbourne, Australia was the big rest and recreation port of the cruise. And what liberty! The land of down under opened its doors to us, and the Australian people ' s hospitality was boundless as most will testify. More parties and dances were given us than there were men to attend. In return thousands came down to the Yarra River to visit the BRAINE. Our visit was planned so as to permit our participation in the Coral Sea Celebration Week, an annual affair celebrating the victory of the Battle of the Coral Sea during World War II which saved Australia from invasion. A lew hardy souls tried hunting kangaroos in the bush country, but were not too successful. The 1800 closing of bars and pubs was an inconvenience, but nothing insurmountable. The degree of friendliness of the Aus- tralian people can be measured by the number of letters ex- changed throughout the rest of the cruise, and by the number of requests for a swap to any ship going to Australia. 16 -V: k t k i i k i i - 1 V i I J f I I 1 I r I I
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