The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
At sea. c.1969. Troops aboard the Army Ship John Monash take part in the traditional crossing of the equator ceremony. When a person sails across the line of the equator for the first time he or she takes part in this Neptune ritual which involves dressing up and being subjected to a form of "punishment". King Neptune and his entourage are shown here dressed in pale blue sheet togas, and there is a naked man, painted yellow, held in stocks. John Monash was used to transport troops to Vietnam and was subsequently used in operations there. (R. Williams)
At sea. c.1969. Troops aboard the Army Ship John Monash take part in the traditional crossing of the equator ceremony. King Neptune and his Queen are shown here adorned with crowns and a pale blue she
Portrait of two unidentified seamen dressed as Father Neptune and his consort, water nymph Amphitrite coming aboard the destroyer HMAS Yarra in a traditional line-crossing ceremony. This ancient naval
Troops on board the transport ship SS Marathon watch some games associated with the traditional naval ceremony of 'Crossing the line', which takes place when a ship crosses the equator, and sailors wh
Troops on board the transport ship SS Marathon watch games associated with the traditional naval 'crossing the line' ceremony, which takes place when a ship crosses the equator. Sailors who are crossi
The crossing the line ceremony on board Army Vessel (AV) 1355 Vernon Sturdee midway between Manus Island and Subic Bay en route to Vietnam. One of the crew is dressed as King Neptune. AV Vernon Sturde
Group portrait of unidentified seamen in fancy dress costume as Father Neptune and his entourage on board the destroyer HMAS Yarra. On the left in the front row is a bugler holding a mascot dog. The
