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Where does the crossing the line ceremony mark a ship's crossing?
When a ship crosses the Equator.
A sailor who has not yet crossed the equator is referred to by what name?
A sailor who has not crossed the equator is often referred to as a "polliwog" or a "landlubber." This term is used in naval traditions to identify sailors who have not participated in the crossing ceremony known as the "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
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 International Date Line also known as?
The International Date Line is also known as the "line of demarcation." It marks the boundary between two consecutive calendar days. When crossing the line from east to west, a day is subtracted, and when crossing from west to east, a day is added.
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!
The international what marks the location where a new day begins?
The International Date Line marks the location where a new day begins. It is an imaginary line that runs north to south in the Pacific Ocean, roughly following the 180° line of longitude. Crossing this line eastward results in moving the clock back 24 hours, while crossing it westward means moving the clock ahead 24 hours.
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 title is given to those who cross the equator at a significant line of longitude in the navy?
Those who cross the equator at a significant line of longitude in the navy are known as "Shellbacks." This is part of a naval tradition involving an initiation ceremony called the "Crossing the Line" ceremony, which is a rite of passage for sailors who have not previously crossed the equator.
What is the imaginary line where the date changes?
The imaginary line where the date changes is called the International Date Line. This line is located in the Pacific Ocean and marks the boundary between two consecutive calendar days. Crossing the line from east to west results in gaining a day, while crossing from west to east results in losing a day.
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.
