Saratoga (CV 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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eptune's Band of Brothers Presents Admiralt Banter N THE 19th of lVIay Admiral lVl. Reeves, Commander-inlChief of the United States Fleet and senior shellback of the fleet, sent the following despatches to his forces: ' The senior shellback of the United States Fleet, the Commander-in- Chief, has reported to His Imperial Highness, Neptunus Rex, the High Ruler of all the seas, that he is approaching the headquarters of the Royal Domain with the largest number of pollywogs and tadpoles ever to be brought at a single time to pay homage to his highness and to seek admis- sion into the loyal order of shellbacks. There has just been received by seaweed communications in kelp code information that Davey Jones, Peg-Leg and the Royal Scribe, is being dispatched by His Gracious Highness, Neptunus Rex, via Sea Horse squad- rons to board each vessel and to serve notice on all slimy fish to be prepared at 0830 tomorrow, Wednesday, to appear before the Royal Court ready to forswear their uncertain standing as amateur sailors and prepare to achieve the August and Glorious status as a loyal subject in the order of shellbacks. For five minutes from 1900 to 1905 today, Tuesday, all ships will stop on signal to receive on board Davey Jones. Rockets will be fired and searchlights used to illuminate hawse pipes. All loyal shellbacks now on board are enjoined to be prepared to render full assistance to the Royal Court when it boards their vessels tomorrow to insure each Pollywog a full and thorough conversion into a worthy shellback. On Wednesday, tomorrow, at 0830, King Neptune will board the fleet. All ships will fire a three-gun salute and stop on signal for five min- utes. Display the royal Hag of King Neptune at the mast truck for thirty minutes and render full honors as befits the occasion. The loyal order of shellbacks will then proceed with the thorough initiation of all pollywogs on board. K Thirty-four On Wednesday after he and his forces had received a very thorough initiation Vice Admiral Butler sent to Admiral Reeves the following mes- sage: Commander Aircraft, Battle Force, the senior P0l15'w02 Of il? United States Fleet, is now a shellbackf' The Commander-in-Chief sent back the following answer: VVelcome Admiral Butler, to the ranks of the Royal Order of Shellbacks. Better late than never. Admiral Butler had this answer to make: Honored by welcome ri Royal Drder from the Senior Shellback. VVill endeavor to be a worth, member from now on. Carrier Division One greatly appreciated and is enjoying thiseopportunity to visit the Royal Realms ot His hracioie. Majesty, Neptunus Rexf' Greatest Celebration of All It is difficult to remember when the officers and men have been iriwi boisterously receptive, and the electric eagerness with which all awaited fbi ceremonies was a tribute to the Navy's oldest tradition. Brass-hat and 1-ii' prentice, alike crowed about the hemp bewhiskered figure who is dear the hearts of all true seamen, anxious to pay homage to his mighty liirigvf: As is the custom, the officers were initiated first into the mysteries f the deep. They ran the gauntlet, kissed the Royal Dogs, shook hands w iii His Nlajesty, were painted and greased and oiled under the benign s f,, te' veillance of the Royal Chaplain, and. at last. ran squirming and twisfiza through another barrage of paddles to the envied estate of Msliellback. The officers were followed by the men who suffered the same tate .mt achieved the same triumph as the last paddle was swished. Throughout the initiation, the scene was one of the wildest hilaiiti Large crowds of spectators surrounding the center of activity. mam it i s.