The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Near the Equator, the “Herald” of King Neptune’s Court comes aboard and reads the proclamation prior to the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the Quarter Deck of HMAS Shropshire en route to London for the Victory Celebrations.
Near the Equator, one of Knights of King Neptune’s Court, greets Major General K. W. Eather during the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the Quarter Deck of HMAS Shropshire en route to London for the Vict
Near the Equator, Lieutenant M. J. Gregory of the RAN played the part of Queen Neptune” during the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the deck of HMAS Shropshire en route to London for the Victory Celebrat
Near the Equator, King Neptune speaking to one of the “Offenders” during the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the deck of HMAS Shropshire on its voyage to London for the Victory Celebrations.
Near the Equator, King Neptune and his retinue on the dais during the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the deck of HMAS Shropshire on its voyage to London for the Victory Celebrations.
Near the Equator, spectators during the Crossing the Line Ceremony crowd on the Bridge Deck, guys and rigging on board HMAS Shropshire on its voyage to London for the Victory Celebrations.
Troops crowd the top of the funnels for a grandstand view during the Crossing the Line Ceremony on the deck of HMAS Shropshire en route to London for the Victory Celebrations.
