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The ceremony is used to celebrate a person's first sea crossing of the Equator.
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Where does the crossing the line ceremony mark a ship's crossing?
When a ship crosses the Equator.
What is the Neptune ceremony?
King Neptune's Ceremony, also called the Line-crossing Ceremony is a rite of passage for sailors crossing the Equator for the first time. Traditions vary between navies and over time. In some ceremonies, those who have already passed the Equator are called the Sons of Neptune and the ceremony takes place before King Neptune and his court.
What is the crossing the line ceremony?
Simple terms, when a Naval vessel crosses the equator. Check out this link for an in-depth description. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
What is a crossing the line ceremony?
Simple terms, when a Naval vessel crosses the equator. Check out this link for an in-depth description. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
When did the navy tradition crossing the line start?
It appears that the 'crossing the line' ceremony was started during early sailing days. this would be around the 17th century or so. There is documentation of ceremonies at the equator in the log books of French ships as early as the 1500's century. As the trade routes and funding of expeditions to foreign lands caused European ships to regularly cross the equator, the ceremony evolved. There were religious observances of thanksgiving in the early years. Even FDR was served summons to appear before King Neptune when traveling to Malta during WW 2. US Navy ships continue to observe the tradition, though with avoidance of any permanent damage to the participants. Which is good, believe this Shellback!
Is kissing another woman crossing the line when he thinks it was all in fun?
it depends on the individuals, and what their definitions of 'crossing the line' are, but it is often viewed as crossing the line. depends
What is crossing the line?
Crossing the line is a No No in Etiquitte, relationships, law or the rules of civilized behavior.
What are the release dates for Crossing the Line - 1898?
Crossing the Line - 1898 was released on: USA: June 1898
What is Crossing the T in Naval Warfare?
"Crossing the T", an obsolete but classic Naval warfare tactic. It refers to the tactic used in the days when a line of ships (then using cannons/guns) would form a line and cross the enemy line of ships. In the case of the crossing line, the ships would be facing the enemy line from the port or starboard side (broadside), while the enemy line would be facing forward (only the forward guns could be brought to bear). As each ship crossed the T, all it guns could fire on the enemy line, while the enemy ships could only use its forward guns. The last time it was used in combat was in 1944 at the Battle of Surigao Strait.Since the tactic requires the ships involved to be in a battle line formation, it fell out of use as the use of aircraft bombs and missiles, as well as ship and submarine launched anti-ship cruise missiles, have essentially rendered naval guns obsolete, at least for surface combatant engagements.The term is also used for navigation, where one vessel is trying to intercept another at a given point - where the T is crossed.
How many ships of the line did the UK have at Trafalgar?
The UK had 27 ships of the line engaged.
What are the release dates for Crossing the Line - 2007?
Crossing the Line - 2007 was released on: USA: 31 March 2007
Is there a advantage in crossing the foul line in bowling?
There is no advantage to crossing the foul line, however there is a safety issue due to the fact there is lane conditioner beyond the foul line, which can cause you to slip. The sport does require a zero to be counted when crossing the foul line.
