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Is this Really the Equator? King Neptune Visits to Confirm

October 19, 2022
group-photo
Above: Brighton, Aster, and Krista clean up the deck following the visit of the Court of King Neptune. Below: Paloma on the lookout for King Neptune.

Craig Marin, Maritime Studies

Ship’s Log

Noon Position

Equator!

Ship Heading

Into the Southern Hemisphere

Ship Speed

Hove to

Taffrail Log

Withheld by Neptune (update tomorrow!)

Weather / Wind / Sail Plan

Suspended by King Neptune’s Court

Description of Location

Equator!

Souls on Board

Despite continued cool evenings and some overcast days that blocked the sun, we have indeed reached the EQUATOR! In a voluntary event to mark the first-time passage across the Line for all but four members of our ship’s company, we paused our daily routine for some fun activities to mark the transition from “pollywogs” to “shellbacks” under the direct supervision of King Neptune and the Monarch of the Sea’s court. Perhaps you will hear more about this and our continued voyage under sail toward our first port stop in upcoming blogs. Stay tuned!

Fair Winds!

Craig Marin, Maritime Studies