Neptune Party
Perhaps you've heard of the naval ceremonies involved
when a ship crosses the Equator.
Well, here's how our virile warriors used to celebrate the occasion. Not sure what happens in today's co-ed Navy.
Comments
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
Like Billy said, I've never heard of it referred to as "Neptune's Party". I'm told it gets a bit intense in the US Navy. I missed just missed it when I got an early discharge from my ship just before she set sail for a trip around the horn.
Posted by Expat47 in Prague, CZ on 07/16/10 at 11:38 AM
I think it's sometimes called a Neptune's Party on Cruise Ships, since it's a less intense initiation ceremony.
@Steve, most props & costumes are made on site a couple days before, some props belong to old enlisted men.
Posted by Freddie Freelance on 07/16/10 at 03:24 PM
this is what happens when you leave a group of men to their own devices!
Posted by patty in Ohio, USA on 07/16/10 at 04:04 PM
@Patty: that should be de
VICES. (get it???)
@Scout: Thank FIL for us all.
Posted by Expat47 in Prague, CZ on 07/16/10 at 11:59 PM
yeah!
and i second that thank you scout.
Posted by patty in Ohio, USA on 07/17/10 at 12:13 AM
not to offend any of my non-believer friends, but Bless him and God rest his soul.
Posted by patty in Ohio, USA on 07/17/10 at 12:24 PM
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