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Online Library of Selected Images -- Picture Data
Photo #: NH 106083
Equator Crossing Festivities
A "Polywog" receives the tender attentions of a group
of "Shellbacks" 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 Historical Center Photograph.
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Image posted 4 September 2008