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The Indian Ocean was a never-ending presence for us sailing it. Surprisingly big, empty. The ex- panse of smooth, quiet, tropical blue ocean amazed us with its clear, beautiful skies and perfect weather. The only problem was that it was 10,000 miles from home. the OCEAN
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UNDERWAY ' ' SPECIAL OPERATIONS In late November, we left Subic Bay in the Philippines, and headed west for special operations. In company with the carrier ORISKANY (CVA-34) and three other ships, our goal was a part of the Indian Ocean called the Arabian Sea. Fifty-one days later, after twice transitting the Straits of Malacca (the world ' s longest straits), visiting the Seychelles Islands and Singapore, and hosting Nep- tunus Rex, we returned to Subic. Transitting the Straits of Singapore on a hazy Saturday morning behind USS ORISKANY, USS ROBERT E. PEARY, USS HAROLD E. HOLT, and USS BUCHANAN. I I .u . ' ani«WTIV- — ■: ■wr-c The Straits of Malacca— over 450 miles long— are vitally strategic in today ' s world. We shared them with the Soviet naval ships and sub- marines shown here, and hundreds of merchantmer from ports all over the world. 64
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CROSSING THE LINE People who have not crossed the Equator are Pollywogs. Those who have, are Shellbacks. There is only one small catch . . . first you have to be in- itiated. Of course, King Neptune and his Court are always glad to help out. On ENGLAND, our line- crossing ceremonies took two days. First, the Pollywogs took over the ship. Things were tough for the Shellbacks for a while, but they did recapture the ship in time for a visit from Davey Jones, King Nep- tune ' s Scribe. He announced the King ' s visit, plann- ed for the following morning, and was entertained by a Pollywog Beauty Contest and Talent Show. The next day was very tough for the Pollywogs. King Neptune and his Court had many devious punishments for recalcitrant ' Wogs; like it or not, they became Trusty Shellbacks. It was two great days of good, clean (?) fun! Pollywog Day: two senior Shellbacks get tarred and feathered. Below, Davey Jones comes aboard for the show. The senior Pollywog in uniform for the ceremonies.
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