Paying your respects to King Neptune when you cross the equator - just another day in the @Royal Navy, right? The tradition is known as 'crossing the line' and involves sailors being tested to ensure they are capable of 'handling rough seas'. Read more about the ceremony👉 https://bit.ly/3BSRp8U | Forces News
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