USS Wasp Sailors honor longtime maritime tradition of “crossing the line” as they cross the equator
USS Wasp Sailors honor longtime maritime tradition of “crossing the line” as they cross the equator
Nov 28, 2017
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Crossing the line: Inside the equator crossing ceremony
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Crossing the line: Inside the equator crossing ceremony
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Equator crossing or the line crossing ceremony is a centuries-old ritual to inaugurate seafarers who have never crossed the Equator, the imaginary line on the Earth's surface. Began with the Navy over 400 years ago, the tradition is aimed to let Equator-crossing virgins to prove they are worthy to make the transition. | Sea and Coast
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Equator crossing or the line crossing ceremony is a centuries-old ritual to inaugurate seafarers who have never crossed the Equator, the imaginary line on the Earth's surface. Began with the Navy over 400 years ago, the tradition is aimed to let Equator-crossing virgins to prove they are worthy to make the transition. | Sea and Coast
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TAG YOUR FRIENDS/ FAMILY TO SHOW THEM WHAT IT IS :) Male & Female Seafarers Equator Crossing Ceremony : Check this video of complete equator crossing ceremony performed by ship staff on one female and several other male sailors to certify them. This video was sent by Chief Eng. Veshevetski Send your "Life at Sea" Pics/ Videos to photos@marineinsight.com Download free eBooks for Seafarers: goo.gl/q8vvqq | Marine Insight
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TAG YOUR FRIENDS/ FAMILY TO SHOW THEM WHAT IT IS :) Male & Female Seafarers Equator Crossing Ceremony : Check this video of complete equator crossing ceremony performed by ship staff on one female and several other male sailors to certify them. This video was sent by Chief Eng. Veshevetski Send your "Life at Sea" Pics/ Videos to photos@marineinsight.com Download free eBooks for Seafarers: goo.gl/q8vvqq | Marine Insight
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The equator crossing ceremony (line-crossing ceremony) A long-standing tradition initiation marking a seaman's first crossing of the equator. It becomes an unforgettable memory for every seafarer, symbolizing their deeper connection to the profession filled with excitement and camaraderie, as experienced seamen recall their own past crossings and take pride in passing down the traditions of sailing to newcomers. #SEAMAN #equatorcrossing @B. J. Macalisang | Seaman OnLine
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The equator crossing ceremony (line-crossing ceremony) A long-standing tradition initiation marking a seaman's first crossing of the equator. It becomes an unforgettable memory for every seafarer, symbolizing their deeper connection to the profession filled with excitement and camaraderie, as experienced seamen recall their own past crossings and take pride in passing down the traditions of sailing to newcomers. #SEAMAN #equatorcrossing @B. J. Macalisang | Seaman OnLine
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One of the highlights of our Atlantic Crossing was crossing the Equator! As we entered the Southern Hemisphere, Neptune, the King of the Seas, invaded our boat, because we had never sailed these waters before, and permission must be granted. To earn it, Neptune required us to take part in the baptism ceremony… which meant facing a series of challenges! ❓Do you think we earned the bauptism certificate? #SailingLife #AtlanticCrossing #EquatorCrossing #NeptuneRitual #SailorsTradition #OceanAdventur
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One of the highlights of our Atlantic Crossing was crossing the Equator! As we entered the Southern Hemisphere, Neptune, the King of the Seas, invaded our boat, because we had never sailed these waters before, and permission must be granted. To earn it, Neptune required us to take part in the baptism ceremony… which meant facing a series of challenges! ❓Do you think we earned the bauptism certificate? #SailingLife #AtlanticCrossing #EquatorCrossing #NeptuneRitual #SailorsTradition #OceanAdventur
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Crossing the Equator Again During a Solo Flight Around the World
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Crossing the Equator Again During a Solo Flight Around the World
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Equator crossing ceremony Onboard. This is a very old ceremony followed since the shipping industry in act. Everything in this video is with consent & just for entertainment purpose✌️, enjoy the video🥰 #mariner #merchantnavy #lifeatsea #mariners #equatorcrossing #linecrossing #shippinglife Do u ever heard about this ‘Equator Crossing Ceremony‘? | Felix Francis
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Crossing the Equator for the first time isn’t just a line on the map… it’s a ceremony you never forget. On cruise ships, there’s a legendary tradition for “pollywogs” — first-time equator crossers. You must kiss a fish… and then survive a shower of desserts on the open deck in front of everyone. Welcome to the Equator Crossing Ceremony at sea. Messy. Loud. Hilarious. And 100% unforgettable. This is ship life you don’t see in travel brochures. #equatorcrossing #cruiseshiplife #cruisetraditions #c
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The equator crossing ceremony is a long-standing tradition that marks a sailor's first crossing of the equator. But do you know what happens during the ceremony and why?Check out our video to find out. Follow www.marineinsight.com for more such maritime content. #equatorcrossingceremony #tradition #shipping #maritime #marineinsight #seafarer #sailing #seaman #lifeatsea #sealife #merchantnavy #merchantnavyship #sailor #merchantmarine #marinelife #marineindustry | Marine Insight
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Sailors aboard USS Saratoga celebrate their first crossing of the Equator with a traditional Shellback ceremony in January 1929. The lighthearted naval rite, marking the transition from “Pollywog” to “Shellback,” has bonded generations of sailors across the seven seas. #USSSaratoga #USNavy #Shellback #EquatorCrossing #NavalTradition | The Reliable Narrator
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The ‘crossing the line’ ceremony is one of the oldest traditions in the Royal Navy and takes place when a vessel crosses the equator. As part of the tradition crew members who have not previously ‘crossed the line’ must pay homage to King Neptune and his 'royal court'. Donning elaborate costumes, the crew of HMS Belfast can be seen here participating in the ceremony on return to Singapore from Australia, 24 September 1961. The M.A.A (Master-at-Arms) Ken Etheridge is pictured in seaweed rags dres
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Crossing the Equator at sea is a proud and unforgettable moment for every sailor
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THE STORY BEHIND CROSSING THE EQUATOR Crossing the Line is not a myth, not a ritual, and definitely not what social media makes it look like. It’s a global naval tradition that marks experience, brotherhood, and discipline at sea. From pollywog to shellback, it’s about growth, teamwork, and esprit de corps. Nigerian Navy stands for professionalism, not fear. We cross oceans, not boundaries of humanity. #NavyLife #MilitaryFacts #SeaTraditions #DidYouKnow #NavyTok
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