Neptune and the Pollywogs

Documenting the Royal Navy's Traditional Crossing the Line Ceremony

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Paul White

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Royal Navy History Tradition Military VeteransNeptune and the Pollywogs is an in-depth study of the most traditional of seafaring initiation ceremonies, Crossing of the Line, which is performed when one of Her Majesty's 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 modern-day practice. Furthermore, this book reveals the Admiralties pamphlet, issued in September 1946, which outline the ceremonies procedure and its conduct following H.M.S. Renown's 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

Release date NZ

March 22nd, 2019

Author

Paul White

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Pages

174

Dimensions

152x229x10

ISBN-13

9781091204584

Product ID

30277922

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