Flint (AE 32) - Naval Cruise Book

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' A THE BEAUTIES n No dale, no liberty. (CDR Kaye, AEl Prater ) Right: RMl Tarpley

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Davy Jones arrives onboard to inspect the crew to see if all are worthy of becoming shellbacks. (LCDR Kramer) 44 TRADITIONS V The boisterous ceremonies of Crossing the Line are of such ancient vintage that their derivation is lost. Neptunus Rex, the J mythological god of the seas, was appeased by the seaman, and marks of respect were ADl Kennedy ensures that the mail bouy watch (AK3 paid those of his underwater domain. McKinme) stands his watch properly. The color guard awaits Davy Jones. The royal Bow-Wow waits for the arrival of King Ncptunes Royal Advance Party. (RMl Beck)

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AVERY DIFFERENT TYPE OF HELL The crossing the line ceremonies of todays modern Navy have retained much of the tradi- tional discomforts and are picturesque. Al- though physical discomforts are not severe, the inflictions usually only affects one ' s pride. Those who survive the initiation become SHELLBACKS , the Sons of Neptune. The Jolly Roger flies high above the Flint J£ £« H g always, there is one person in the crowd who likes what he gets served. (SN Freeman) A wog breakfast certainly isn ' t the breakfast of champions. Tfyr What did you expect. Hurry up and wait Hail Davy Jones, Hail Davy Jones!