There's a long-standing tradition among sailors on U.S. Navy ships when they cross the equator: Those onboard who've already experienced the passage, called shellbacks, perform an elaborate initiation ...
ABOUT 160 sailors and soldiers considered “pollywogs” aboard the Philippine Navy’s flagship BRP Gregorio del Pilar undertook the “shellback ceremony” on Saturday as the vessel crossed the equator on ...
As the cruise ship Voyager of the Seas nears the equator, excitement mounts and all Pollywogs – those who have never crossed the line – are encouraged to register for the crossing the equator ceremony ...
MANILA, Philippines — One of the country’s most capable warships, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16), has made it to Australia for the Exercise Kakadu 2014. The ship arrived on Aug. 23 after it sailed from ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vintage Navy. credit line – Vintage photographs by Dzintars Dale Vintage photographs by Dzintars Dale There's a long-standing ...