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A Shellback is someone that has crossed the Equator on the ocean and gone through the initiation ceremony. It is recorded in the service record. The tradition goes back many centuries. Those that haven't gone through the ceremony are referred to as pollywogs.
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What is the 'Order of the Rock' certificate?
They certify that the individual has passed through the Straits of Gibralter on a US Naval vessel. See also: * Plank Owner * Shellback * Emerald Shellback * Golden Shellback * Blue Nose * Red Nose * Realm of the Czars * Golden Dragon * Order of Magellan * Order of the Ditch * Order of the Sand Sailor * Safari to Suez.
When was Shellback Wilderness created?
Shellback Wilderness was created in 2006.
When was Shellback - producer - born?
Shellback - producer - was born on 1985-02-01.
What is the area of Shellback Wilderness?
The area of Shellback Wilderness is 146.266 square kilometers.
What is a mossback shellback?
If you go around Cape Horn, you become a Mossback. When you cross the equator, you become a Shellback. If you do both on the same trip, you are a Mossback Shellback.
The difference between shellback and golden shellback?
The difference between the two is that a Golden Shellback has crossed the Equator at the International Date Line (00.00 N and 00.00 E)
What is a navy shellback?
Shellback is an ancient designation. It represents someone that has crossed the Equator while on a ship. The tradition is a source of pride to those that have achieved it. It is also made a part of the service member permanent file. I am a Shellback!
What is a Mossback?
If you go around Cape Horn, you become a Mossback. When you cross the equator, you become a Shellback. If you do both on the same trip, you are a Mossback Shellback.
What are the release dates for SpongeBob SquarePants - 1999 Buried in Time Shellback Shenanigans 8-5?
SpongeBob SquarePants - 1999 Buried in Time Shellback Shenanigans 8-5 was released on: USA: 18 September 2010
Is there tattoo for golden shellbacks?
Yes there is, but if your a polly wog, than don't even think about it. But if your a certified golden shellback than you should look up Sailor Jerry tattoos. Aloha, from a golden shellback, crossed in 2000.
Who wrote what do want from you me?
The song "What do you want from me" was written by British singer-songwriter and musician Adam Lambert along with Swedish songwriters Max Martin and Shellback. It was released as a single from his debut album "For Your Entertainment" in 2009.
Another name for a sailor 9 Letters long. For a crossword?
Yachtsman, tarpaulin, shellback, buccaneer.
