Saratoga (CV 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Thirty-two Riyhtfd hird's-eye view of the scene of travail. Uperatzons seem to he on in full force. Uday up near the how, candidates prepare to present themselves. Soon they appear before the Tribunal of Justice. Believe zt or not. Various instruments of torment and methods of punishment are applied. But they all say it's worth it--if they only get a chance at some one else at some future date. Left-In case you have survived the ordeal thus far and are safely out of the Tank, take heart. It won't be long now. Yoga are ready for the last lap. It's a tough one with both sides of Torture ffvenue lined hy more huslzies who wield a wicked stick. Plenty of spectators to cheer you on your weary way. hlfhile it may seein like hours, only a few seconds have elapsed since you left the Tank. Clean up, then watch the rest take it. You are ready for the certifi- cate which mahes you a member of the honorable Band of Shellhachs. r: ' iv f ..-Tpwgww . ---T 1 V it ir ' qv. ..L. Q -A' ' , .. , , - HI

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Right-Brow, kind friend, it's time to make your undignified exit from tlze Tank. Ofver the edge you go,,lzead hrst with plenty of unsolicited assistance front those who have trod the thorny path some years before. Soon you too will be numbered among the eleet and as such may sit in judgment upon all who may Cross tlze line for the first time with you. 'Tis a eonsummation defuoutly to be wished. Left-You fall or slide from tlze swinging Chair into the Tank. Here a large group of lzungry, rav- enous Bears await your arrival. In ease you strike the bottom of the Tank, have no fear. They will let you come up for air long enough to call out, Shellbaek. As you open your mouth to comply with their wishes, a couple of huskies pounce on you and down you go again, this time swallowing what seems like gallons of water. The treatment is re- peated sefoeral times to make sure you know how to say shellbaek. Thirty-one

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X O s W f P W!!-8 QE' JIS-i wp--M 'F W h fit' -J :- - xr Right-The farewell salute! The Royal Party is about to take to the water via hatchway, hawse pipe and anchor chain. The Saratoga made history this day. 1785 Pollywogs were added to the Ancient Order of the Deep. Each one is now privileged to carry the honorable title of Trusty Shellback. Left-Plfhen the day began Vice Admiral Butler was the Senior Pollywog of the Fleet. Now we see him a full fledged, properly initiated Shellbach, tried and true. ds Neptune, with the attendant court, prepares to descend into the Deep, he pauses to take leave of his illustrious host. Note the Royal Baby. Poor little fellar looles hungry and neglected. It's been a tough day on him, but when they get baclz to Davey Jones' locker, he will be properly cared for. 'vei- ' ' ' ,1.' ,..,- iw-4 1 '4 s - 1 Thirty-three