Mahlon Tisdale (FFG 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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SHELLBACK INITIATION The USS TISDALE appeared within the Royal Domain of King Neptune on the 11th day of April, 1987 and was found unworthy to continue her present course. She would have to abide by the laws of King Neptune and remove the slime that infested her hull or turn back to whatever land she came from. The TISDALE bowed to the laws and invited King Neptune and his Royal Court to wit- ness this splendid event at longitude 86 ' 36 E and Latitude 00 ' 00. The Royal Party accepted this invitation and in the pages to follow, an ordeal that is centuries old came to life once more . . .

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I Kathu Phuket is a quaint resort area that is no t spotted b y highnse ho tels and fast food With open air restaraunts. live or fresh seafood awaits you every night and freshly squeezed orange juice goes great with your breakfast in the morning With no hustle or bustle of busi- ness hours. Kathu Phuket leads an easy ite. making it one of the most relaxing ports we ' ve visited I FC1 Krumel. Tourist deluxe 83

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Snow White and the Seven Horrors The ceremony started the night before with the selection of a Queen for King Neptune Many wogs tried for queendom. but only one was selected For all the other slimy wogs it was going to be a long day. come the 11th of April LET THE CEREMONY BEGIN . . The slimy wogs were dragged from their pits at 4 45am by all the Trusty Shellbacks Breakfast was served at 5 30 sharp and who could refuse such a de- licious meal