King Neptune judges a first-time crosser of the Equator

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Crossing the Equator

When a sailor crosses the equator for the first time, he or she must pay respects to King Neptune who decides whether they are worthy to cross into his domain.

Maritime tradition requires a shipboard ritual which humbles the sailor before presenting his sorry soul to King Neptune.

A shampoo to prepare for King Neptune's judgment!

A shave to prepare for King Neptune's judgment!

No subjugation is to great to prepare for King Neptune!

Washed down the sailbag tube with the fire hose in final preparation for King Neptune!