John McCain (DL 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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ezassvw we 2221,-f vm The celebrations and festivities connected with crossing the equator are unmatched in the world of the seaman in color, in ceremony, in importance, and in downright rambunctiousness. One may be a Golden Dragon or a Bluenose or any one of a dozen different eminent things, but if one is not a trusty SHELLBACK, well-one just happens to remain a lowly, dirty, slimy pollywog . .. I lt was right after Singapore that we intruded into the realmi of Neptunus Rex, and the hilarity and unruly conduct on the part of the POLLYWOGS were quickly changed to supreme respect and obeisance with the arrival of Davey Jones, the Royal Sheriff and his Deputies, and finally, the Royal Court. With substantial reminders from astern, the POLLYWOGS were herded with little difficulty to the fantail and into the presence of the Royal Court and the Royal Family. From there it was simply a matter of passing the Law Court, admiring the Royal Baby, bowing to Neptune and the Royal Family, visiting the Royal Dentist, and last but not least, enioying the refreshment of a Royal Baptism. Starting with an overwhelming majority of POLLYWOGS, the McCain had an entirely successful intiation ceremony,.registering 100 Z TRUSTY SHELLBACKS by the end of the afternoon.