Dale (CG 19) - Naval Cruise Book

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... NEPTUNUS REX WENCHES AND DOCS!

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INTO THE REALM .. . As a ship approaches the equator, Davey Jones comes aboard, inspects, and notifies all trusty shell- backs onboard of their sworn responsibility. The slimy novices known as pollywogs must prepare a beauty pageant and kennel show and select a lovely wench and canine champion for his royal highness ' approval and amusement. The next morning strangely attired pollywogs emerge and are escorted first to a meal befitting them, and then to the foc ' sle for disciplining. As they grovel toward the royal court, the polly- wogs endure indignities worthy of their low stature before finally being summoned to court. King Neptune ' s justice served, the pollywogs are baptized and designated shellbacks - finally! Hah, those shellbacks will never catch me alive! Yes, your highness. Pollywogs, hundreds of them! The gyro knows, we have crossed the line!

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IS IT OVER YET? FEED THESE WOGS AND BRING THEM UP!