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NH 106084 Equator Crossing Ceremonies

Photo #: NH 106084 Equator Crossing Ceremonies
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Title: Equator Crossing Ceremonies
Description: A Rookie (or Polywog) coming down the chute into the dunking tank, where he will receive the attentions of a group of waiting Shellbacks, during a Neptune Party on board a battleship. This view was probably taken in 1908, during the Great White Fleet's cruise around the World. Collection of Chief Quartermaster John Harold. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 106084
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