2006-09-09 09:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The term Shellback refers to a sailor who has crossed the equator, and participated in a ceremony of induction into The Realm of Neptune.
2006-09-09 10:39:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shellback. No ER
As opposed to Pollywog.
Unfortunately I am still a Pollywog. I was not able to cross the equator and become a Shellback due to some terrorist activities.
Same thing for our CO.
2006-09-09 16:23:30 · answer #2 · answered by Firecracker . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anyone who has crossed the equator while at sea.
A Golden Shellback has also crossed the International Dateline at the same time.
2006-09-09 18:44:12 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sailor that has crossed the Equator and has been welcomed into King Neptune's realm.
2006-09-09 18:17:53 · answer #4 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not in the navy but it means someone who has crossed the equator.
2006-09-09 16:22:03 · answer #5 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a person who crossed the int'l dateline and the equator at the same time
2006-09-09 16:23:50 · answer #6 · answered by sassiest_princess 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋