Neptune and the Pollywogs: Documenting the Royal Navy's Traditional Crossing the Line Ceremony

Neptune and the Pollywogs is an in-depth study of the most traditional of seafaring initiation ceremonies, Crossing of the Line, which is performed when one of Her Majesty’s Ships crosses the equator.Neptune and the Pollywogs examines the rites historical roots, follows its chronological evolution, formalities and observances, the parts and origin of the characters used in the ceremonies historic and modern-day practice. Published in conjunction with the Royal Navy Research Archives.