A U.S. Navy spokesperson tells PEOPLE marking a ship’s passage across the equator has been a tradition for centuries. But the ceremonies are now optional — and no longer look like this There's a ...

The Order of the Blue Nose is a naval tradition given to sailors who cross the Arctic Circle. The tradition involves a series of tests and obstacles to gain a visit from the King of the North. The ...

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Hilarious pictures show British sailors taking part in a traditional “Crossing the Line” ceremony. Servicemen and women aboard the Royal Navy’s flagship, HMS Prince of Wales, took time out for fun as ...