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NH 106085 Equator Crossing Ceremonies

Photo #: NH 106085 Equator Crossing Ceremonies
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Title: Equator Crossing Ceremonies
Description: A Polywog slides down the chute into the hands of a group of Shellbacks waiting in the dunking tank, 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 106085
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