Jouett (CG 29) - Naval Cruise Book

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■ . ' £ ' •• f m, ■ - MT . FATHER and SON SECOND PLACE WINNER PHOTO CONTEST PC3 LARRY CELLUCCI

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From Columbo we headed in a southwesterly direction. The next major event in our WEST- PAC came on 19July. It is a long standing Navy tradition to initiate those sailors crossing the Equator for the first time. These initiates are known as pollywogs or simply wogs. They can not enter the domain of NEPTUNUS REX until thoroughly purged by the Trusty Shell- backs. This entails elaborate preparations and ceremonies. ROYAL DOMAIN RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SHIPS ENTERING THESE WATERS Pollywogs will muster in the starboard for- ward passageways leading to the anchor wind- lass room as called over the IMC. All pollywogs will address all Trusty Shell- backs as Most Honorable Shellback Sir. All pollywogs will not speak unless spoken to by a Trusty Shellback. No nonsense or skylarking by pollywogs will be allowed. All Special Equator Details will be prepared to explain their special duties and the impor- tance of their watch to any Trusty Shellback upon request. All pollywogs will be prepared to provide special favors and courtesies to Trusty Shell- backs and follow any special instructions giv- en to them by a Trusty Shellback. O ' EQUATOR CROSSING All pollywogs will be down on all fours in the presence of NEPTUNUS REX and HIS COURT. Prior to entering COURT, pollywogs will shout slimy pollywog (name) request permis- sion to enter THE COURT OF HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS NEPTUNUS REX. All pollywogs will respond to Slippery Charges with: GUILTY AS CHARGED YOUR MAJESTY!