The "Crossing the Line" ceremony when Dunedin crossed the Equator on 28th April 1941

  Captain Lovatt receives King Neptune

Captain Lovatt reads the proclamation with the Guard of Honour of Pirates looking on.

(Poss) Captain Lovatt receiving from King Neptune.

King Neptune and his Queen inspect the Guard of Honour.

Commander Unwin receiving his Order of the Ash Tray.

The ship's company look on as the presentations proceed.

The barber awaits a victim.

Let the shaving commence....

.....before the ducking.