Red Maria Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 I just saw these certifcates for crossing the line(equator) for the U.S. Navy that is in our maritime collection. They're from the 1920s. Very colorfulsigned by Davy Jones himself and signed by his scribe (Davy Jones) Neptune Rex King of the Raging Main. I'm going to try and get a copy and/or post an image. It may be awhile since it isn't cataloged yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oderlesseye Posted March 28, 2007 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Eye wish eye still had my "shellback" card... I'll never forget that initiation ! http://www.myspace.com/oderlesseyehttp://www.facebook....esseye?ref=nameHangin at Execution dock awaits. May yer Life be a long and joyous adventure in gettin there!As he was about to face the gallows there, the pirate is said to have tossed a sheaf of papers into the crowd, taunting his audience with these final words: "My treasure to he who can understand." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlackFox Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Eye wish eye still had my "shellback" card... I'll never forget that initiation ! Aye mate, nor will I. . . Indian Ocean made for a mucky-hot ceremony. . .but I be a shellback mate (and a blue-nose) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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