Royal Navy History Tradition Military VeteransNeptune and the Pollywogs is an indepth study of the most traditional of seafaring initiation ceremonies, Crossing of the Line, which is performed when one of Her Majestys Ships crosses the equator.Neptune and the Pollywogs examine the rites historical roots, follows its chronological evolution, formalities and observances, the parts and origin of the characters used in the ceremonies historic and modernday practice. Furthermore, this book reveals the Admiralties pamphlet, issued in September 1946, which outline the ceremonies procedure and its conduct following H.M.S. Renowns crossing, when the Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, was a willing Pollywog.The crossings of HMS Deer Sound and HMS Perseus are recorded using original documentation.Included, primarily for entertainment, is the anecdotal story of the SS Warrimoo.Published in conjunction with the Royal Navy Research Archives.com

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