Is there a celebration in a plane when crossing the Equator line?

Flying across the Equator in this day and age is a non-event, same as flying over the International Date Line or the Arctic Circle. While it might be cool to someone who doesn't travel much, it is not unique enough to warrant a celebration (especially not free booze ;-).

1. What is the tradition for crossing the equator?
2. What is a Golden Shellback mean?
3. What's the difference between shellback and Golden Shellback?
4. Can Marines become Shellbacks?
5. Why is crossing the equator a big deal?
6. What is the raging main?
7. What tattoo do sailors get when they cross the equator?
8. Why is it called a Shellback?
9. What is the order of the Golden Dragon?
10. What shellback means?
11. What is a navy blue nose?
12. What kind of turtle is a Shellback?

What is the tradition for crossing the equator?

Baptism on the line, also called equatorial baptism, is an alternative initiation ritual sometimes performed as a ship crosses the Equator, involving water baptism of passengers or crew who have never crossed the Equator before. The ceremony is sometimes explained as being an initiation into the court of King Neptune.

What is a Golden Shellback mean?

In the U.S. Navy, when a ship crosses the equator a time-honored ceremony takes place. ... A Golden Shellback is one who has crossed the equator at the 180th meridian.

What's the difference between shellback and Golden Shellback?

Shellback variations. The shellback is simple enough: a sailor on official duty “crosses the line” of the equator. A golden shellback is more impressive; it means they've crossed at or near the International Date Line.

Can Marines become Shellbacks?

ABOARD USS PELELIU -- Hundreds of Marine and Navy pollywogs currently deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) became shellbacks after completing Wog Day, also known as "Crossing the Line" ceremony aboard the USS Peleliu Dec. 2.

Why is crossing the equator a big deal?

The ceremony is a long-standing tradition of initiation that commemorates a sailor's first time crossing of the equator. It is a memory that is etched into each and every seafarer, for it is an event that ushers in a sense of belonging to one's profession.

What is the raging main?

Raging Main. All the ocean areas of the world. See Neptune. Range Light. A white running light mounted in line with, but higher than and abaft, the masthead kight.

What tattoo do sailors get when they cross the equator?

Golden Shellback: Represents having crossed the equator and international date line at the same time. Winged Shellback: Worn by aviators who have crossed the equator whilst flying. Rope around the wrist/"Hold Fast" across the knuckles: Represents a sailor who is or was a deckhand.

Why is it called a Shellback?

SHELLBACKS – A PROUD NAVAL HISTORY

The ceremony observes a mariner's transformation from slimy Pollywog, a seaman who hasn't crossed the equator, to trusty Shellback, also called a Son or Daughter of Neptune. It was a way for sailors to be tested for their seaworthiness.

What is the order of the Golden Dragon?

The Domain of the Golden Dragon is an unofficial but highly coveted award of the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. It is given to crew members of ships which cross the International Date Line.

What shellback means?

1 : an old or veteran sailor. 2 : a person who has crossed the equator and been initiated in the traditional ceremony.

What is a navy blue nose?

As always, Navy Crow has your back. A Bluenose, sometimes incorrectly referred to as a Rednose, is simply a sailor who's crossed the Arctic Circle, above 66°34′N. Just like crossing the equator, there's a Line-crossing ceremony, and once you're done, congratulations, you're a certified Bluenose.

What kind of turtle is a Shellback?

Sea turtles are also referred to as Shellback Swimmers.