Harry Hill (DD 986) - Naval Cruise Book

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Eu DGEMENT DAY ALL WOGS MUST DIE! Crossing the Line Ceremonies are a time honored tradition of the United States Navy. Those Wogs who have never crossed the equator are invited to join an elite group of Shellbacks who have. The actual rites vary from ship to ship, but most include a refreshing dunk in in the truth serum tank and a visit with King Neptune Rex himself. GMG. David Brown lakes a dip in a tank of truth serum (Top Left). FA James Vaughn in the stockade foi atrocities committed against the king (Left). MS2 Frank Davila slithers through the Chute (Below). jl IKuuiii IJc that uu the U ' tli I ' laii nf iFdmiarji lilU-l at iCatituftc (I) anft iCmtui- tm ' ic 111.1 311. r t the 11 iiiarrii Ul. IHill I ' lii ' i paiu? tlirmiyii mii I ' lumatu. -IKiuu Xcptuur tSc.x

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SLEEPLESS IN SINGAPORE The tropical island i)t Singapore, locat- ed one degree north of the equator, was the first foreign port call for the sailors of Harry W. Hill. Singapore-the Lion City, a melting pot of religion, culture and tradition-provided a variety of activities. The Singapore Orchid Gardens v ere just one of the many places Harry V. Hi! sailors toured (Above). Hanging around in the Singapore zoo (Left). Engineer: checiv out the local transponation. The MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) gave sailors i chance to set out and see the country (Below). BREATHTAKING SUNSETS ON THE EQUATOR