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Page 88 text:
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CROSSING THE LINE
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Page 87 text:
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OPERATION NIMBLE ARCHER
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On 28 November 1987, LEFTWICH crossed the equator. Historically, Neptune, the mythological god of the seas, was appeased by the seaman, and marks of respect were paid those of his under-water domain. It is plausible that a part of the present ceremony grew out of the superstitions of those days, even though Viking sailors had come to doubt the physical existence of Neptune. Nevertheless, Neptunus Rex is today the Majesty” who rules in the ceremonies. Those who have crossed the line are called Sons of Neptune or “Shellbacks . Bona fide Sons of Neptune always compose the cast for present-day ceremonies. Our sailors will treasure their Neptune certificates issued in Latitude 00-00 and Longitude 068-57.3E, addressed to all Mermaids, Sea Serpents, Whales, Sharks, Porpoises, Dolphins, Skates, Eels, Suckers, Lobsters, Crabs, Pollywogs and other living things of the sea, ...” and stating that he has been found worthy to be numbered as one of our trusty Shellbacks, has been gathered to our fold and duly initiated into the solemn mysteries of the ancient order of the deep. 85
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