'crossing the Line Ceremony' on Board the Troop Transport Ss Empress o...
'English: crossing the Line Ceremony' on Board the Troop Transport Ss Empress of Australia, on An African Troop Convoy, August 1941 The initiate being ducked by the 'bears' after being shaved by King Neptune's barber.
The Royal Navy during the Second World War A30902
The Royal Navy during the Second World War A large crowd who are gathered around a fabricated pool observe the "Ducking" of a VAD during the "Crossing the Line" ceremony on board the flight deck of HMS FORMIDAB... More
Boney crossing the Line (caricature) RMG PW3969
Boney crossing the Line (caricature) Hand-coloured.
George Cruikshank - Crossing the Line (caricature) RMG PU0156
Crossing the Line (caricature) Print
Crossing the Line c.1820 (caricature) RMG PU0161
Crossing the Line c.1820 (caricature) Print Crossing the Line c.1820 (caricature)
Naval "Crossing of the Line" Ceremony (caricature) RMG PU0154
Naval "Crossing of the Line" Ceremony (caricature) Print. Naval "Crossing of the Line" Ceremony (caricature)
"Crossing the Line" group in their fancy dress (6508776185)
From Hood Collection part II : [Theatrical, Live theatre], c. 1920-1950 Format: Photograph Find more detailed information about this photographic collection: 153809 From the collection of the State Library ... More
American troops in fancy dress as part of King Neptune's court on the ...
Photographer: Mark Muller Date: 6th December 1941 Description: The USS Republic was part of the Pensacola convoy heading to Brisbane. The soldiers dressed up in fancy dress as part of a 'Crossing the Line' ce... More
Crossing the line ceremony, HMAS MELBOURNE (7750025790)
Crossing the line ceremonies have long been associated with sea travel. The ceremony is performed on board ships to mark the occasion when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time in thei... More
Crossing the line ceremony HMAS MELBOURNE (7749992708)
Crossing the line ceremonies have long been associated with sea travel. The ceremony is performed on board ships to mark the occasion when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time in thei... More
Crossing the line ceremony, HMAS MELBOURNE (7749937990)
Crossing the line ceremonies have long been associated with sea travel. The ceremony is performed on board ships to mark the occasion when passengers or crew are crossing the equator for the first time in thei... More
Crossing the Equator Neptune makes Mary Duchess of York a daughter of ...
Crossing the Equator Neptune makes Mary Duchess of York a daughter of the sea 1901. A plate from the book: The web of empire: a diary of the imperial tour of their Royal Highnesses the Duke & Duchess of Cornwa... More
Neptune Party, Grace Line Steamer (4462496987)
People in costume. Neptune Party, Grace Line Steamer. Passengers crossing Equator for first time were dunked in canvas tank of water on ship's deck. Macbride's Journal Entry: Mar. 3, 1923. Father Neptune came ... More
Comemorações do Sesquicentenário da Independência - 1972 09
Português: Legenda da foto: Fuzileiros e marujos que irão a Portugal buscar os despojos do Imperador Pedro I, como partes das festividades do Sesquicentenario da Independencia do Brasil. Marujos brasileiros de... More
‘Order of the Blue Nose’ certificate (6105881304)
Reproduction ID: AD14457 Maker: Unknown Date: 1940s This photograph is featured in Arctic Convoys, a new photographic exhibition looking at the experiences of those who served on the Arctic Convoys. It's on ... More
Neptunus Rex flag aboard USS West Virginia (BB-48), in July 1940
Flag of Neptunus Rex aboard the U.S. Navy battleship USS West Virginia (BB-48) for the line-crossing ceremony, in July 1940. The flag was made by signalmen of USS West Virginia.
Neptune's Court aboard USS Hollandia' (CVE-97), in July 1944
View of Neptune's Court during the "Crossing the Line" ceremony aboard the U.S. Navy escort carrier USS Hollandia (CVE-97), in July 1944. Hollandia sailed on 10 July 1944 from San Diego, Califronia (USA), for ... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Dopelingen... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Dopeling v... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Beschilder... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Neptunus, ... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Neptunus, ... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Neptunus e... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Verschijne... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. De doop Da... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Na de doop... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Neptunus n... More
Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. O21. Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de ev...
Nederlands: Collectie / Archief : Fotocollectie Anefo Reportage / Serie : NAVY [Navy] Anefo Londen serie Beschrijving : Onderzeeboot Hr. Ms. "O21". Neptunus festival bij het passeren van de evenaar. Dopen van ... More
Photograph of First Lady Betty Ford Donning King Neptune's Crown to Ma...
This photograph depicts Betty Ford on the left, looking out the door to her cabin. The interior of Air Force One is shown. A camera bag sits on a row of seats along the windows of plane.
US Navy 100627-N-2004W-005 King Neptune and his Royal Court decide whe...
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2010) King Neptune and his Royal Court decide whether these Marine "wogs" are worthy of becoming trusty "Shellbacks" during a Crossing the Line ceremony as the amphibious transport dock... More
Defense.gov photo essay 100627-N-2004W-133
Brazilian sailors, who have previously crossed the equator and are nicknamed "trusty shellbacks," provide some extra sea spray to sailors and Marines crossing it for the first time in the Pacific Ocean, June 2... More
Crossing the Line Ceremony, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) on 16 May 2008
U.S. Sailors and Marines participate in a crossing the line ceremony aboard USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship passes the equator May 16, 2008. It has been a long naval tradition to initiate pollywogs, Sailor... More
US Navy 100627-N-2004W-086 Brazilian navy
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2010) Brazilian navy "Shellbacks" provide sea spray to "slimy wogs" as they paddle their way to becoming trusty "Shellbacks" during the Crossing the Line ceremony as the amphibious tran... More
US Navy 100627-N-2004W-134 Brazilian navy
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2010) Brazilian navy "Shellbacks" provide sea spray as "slimy wogs" paddle their way to becoming "Shellbacks" during a Crossing the Line ceremony as the amphibious transport dock ship U... More
US Navy 100627-N-5319A-213 Ensigns Benjamin Hall and Sidney Gulledge c...
PACIFIC OCEAN (June 27, 2010) Ensigns Benjamin Hall and Sidney Gulledge celebrate becoming "Shellbacks" after participating in the Crossing the Line ceremony aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New O... More
12Fi2294 CROISEUR ECOLE D'APPLICATION DUGUAY-TROUIN
Français : Passage de la ligne : vue des marins néophytes lors du baptême au moment du franchissement de l'Equateur.
Franz Josef Frühbeck Equator Ioâo
Public domain image of a sailing ship, caravel, harbor, sea, naval battle, 16th-17th century maritime seascape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description
Line-crossing ceremony aboard Méduse-Jules de Caudin-IMG 4783-cropped
Line-crossing ceremony aboard the frigate Méduse
Line-crossing ceremony aboard Méduse-Jules de Caudin-IMG 4783
Line-crossing ceremony aboard the frigate Méduse Public domain image of 17th-18th-century architecture, palace, castle, historical city building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Passage de l'équateur - A cartoon of a man falling into a barrel
Français : Baptême de passage de la ligne
Flickr - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - SHELLBACK-12 is spelled out aboa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) spell out SHELLBACK-12 while in formation in honor of those who crossed the equator for the first time. P... More
Flickr - Official U.S. Navy Imagery - SHELLBACK-12 is spelled out aboa...
PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 20, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) spell out SHELLBACK-12 while in formation in honor of those who crossed the equator for the first time. P... More
Shellback ceremony aboard USS Houston, 1938 (8231820191)
Creator: Waldo Schmitt Local number: SIA2011-2233 Summary: Ceremony during the Presidential Cruise of 1938, commemorating crossing the Equator. Dates: 1938 Collection: RU 007231 Waldo LaSalle Schmitt Papers, 19... More
Crossing the line party held on board USS Enterprise (CV-6), in 1938 (...
Crossing the line party held on board the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CV-6), in 1938. King Neptune and his court inspect the "Pollywogs" assembled in the hangar of the ship before the commenceme... More
Crossing the line, scene on board the Austrian frigate Novara - FL 185...
Crossing the line - Scene on board the Austrian frigate Novara Illustration for Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. No. 155, Vol. VI. Saturday, November 20, 1858.
Dictionnaire Décembre Alonnier-I-059
Français : Une des illustrations du tome 1 de l'ouvrage Dictionnaire populaire illustré d'histoire, de géographie, de biographie, de technologie, de mythologie, d'antiquités, des beaux-arts et de littérature, ... More