King Neptune oversees a “Line crossing ceremony” for crossing the Equator on USS Lexington CV-16 in Early 1944. Sailors who have already crossed the Equator are called Shellbacks or Sons of Neptune. Those who have not yet crossed the Equator are nicknamed Pollywogs. [856×1168]
King Neptune oversees a “Line crossing ceremony” for crossing the Equator on USS Lexington CV-16 in Early 1944. Sailors who ...