The Snapshots in Time Collection
"Crossing the Line" Equator Ceremony Aboard USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80), WWII Era
Sailors aboard USS Petrof Bay (CVE-80) take part in the time-honored 'Crossing the Line' ceremony, dunking a fellow crewman as he transitions from 'pollywog' to 'shellback' upon crossing the Equator. This lighthearted naval tradition provided crews with a welcome break from the rigors of wartime duty. Project: 218431