The Equator Crossing Ceremony – A Timeless Maritime TraditionCrossing the Equator for the first time is a special moment for any seafarer. It’s not just a geographical milestone, but a rite of passage that transforms a “Pollywog” into a proud “Shellback”!Onboard ships, this event is celebrated with the traditional Equator Crossing Ceremony, also known as the Line-Crossing Ceremony. It’s a time-honored naval tradition practiced by mariners around the world. The ceremony is fun, symbolic, and ofte
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Sailors aboard USS Saratoga celebrate their first crossing of the Equator with a traditional Shellback ceremony in January 1929. The lighthearted naval rite, marking the transition from “Pollywog” to “Shellback,” has bonded generations of sailors across the seven seas. #USSSaratoga #USNavy #Shellback #EquatorCrossing #NavalTradition | The Reliable Narrator
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The equator crossing ceremony is a long-standing tradition that marks a sailor's first crossing of the equator. But do you know what happens during the ceremony and why?Check out our video to find out. Follow www.marineinsight.com for more such maritime content. #equatorcrossingceremony #tradition #shipping #maritime #marineinsight #seafarer #sailing #seaman #lifeatsea #sealife #merchantnavy #merchantnavyship #sailor #merchantmarine #marinelife #marineindustry | Marine Insight
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The Equator crossing ceremony is a time honored tradition in the Maritime industry .It's fun and humorous to initiate a new crew member who is crossing the Equator for the first time. The Ritual. The ceremony often involves a playful trial'or baptism by king Neptune and his court ,which can include water splashing ,silly tasks or other lighthearted rituals . it's a 7 minute ceremony sit down and relax and enjoy 💓 | Chef Nyari
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