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CROSSING THE LINE November 2, 1954, found the Estes on ifs way to Singapore. This day provided many strange sights on the ship, such as the Pollywogs ' standing special watches and providing surprisingly talented entertainment for those who had already crossed the line, the Trusty Shellbacks. However, unwilling to accept their humble estate, the Pollywogs were at the same time systematically giving the Shellbacks much needed baths. During the evening we were boarded by Davy Jones, who came aboard to greet his old friends. Rear Admiral Sabin and Captain Waterhouse, and prepare the Estes for the arrival of the Royal Court. The next day we reached the Equator and were met by the Royal Court. At 0800 the Jolly Roger was hoisted and the ceremonies began. Pollywogs were brought before the bar of justice, found guilty, and then physically transformed into Shellbacks themselves.
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THE REFUGEES Not being a transport, the Estes did not have the task of carrying the refugees, so we often forgot that this was our sole reason for being in Indochina. A free people had only a limited time to escape from a tightening circle of communist tyranny. In August 1954 amphibious units of the Pacific Fleet under Admiral Sabir were sent to Indochina to insure that those i people who wanted the chance could gelj to South Vietnam. There they could starlr a new life free from fear of politico oppression and religious persecution. By February 1955, United States ship: under Admiral Sabin had transported ovei 240,000 Vietnamese in one of the greates mass migrations in human history. And, i we occasionally did forget, we were ofter reminded that our part in the evacuation was important. We went where we did tc see that the transports were assembled ai the right time, that facilities were ready to receive the refugees, and that all unit! of the operation were supplied what they needed.
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The girls of the chorus enchanfed us . . . i , . . but Fifi stole the show . . . while the Shellbacks got their baths on deck. Next day the Shellbacks had their revenge
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