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Group portrait of the medical officers aboard the USS Rutland in 1945; All but one are wearing life belts. From donor's...

Group portrait of the signalmen aboard the USS Rutland with U.S. Navy Commander Alexander Somerville Wotherspoon, the...

View of the island of Guam from the USS Rutland in March 1945. From donor's notes: "Guam, 3-4-45.".

Sailor dressed as King Neptunus Rex in costume wearing crown and beard standing in front of officers during the...

Sailors dressed as King Neptunus Rex, his queen, baby and an African-American sailor in costume holding a trident. The...

Pollywog running through a line of 'Royal Police' shellbacks with painted helmets and ripped pants hitting him with...

Pollywog in front of the royal family probably just after being poked with a 'Devil's Tongue,' an electrified piece of...

Pollywogs falling into pool on deck of the USS Rutland during a Neptunus Rex/Crossing the Line ceremony in March 1945....

Ship mascot LUMPI of the USS Rutland, a dachshund, getting a haircut during a Neptunus Rex/Crossing the Line ceremony...

Group portrait of the Royal Court shellbacks during a Neptunus Rex/Crossing the Line ceremony in March 1945. The court...

Ship priest with attendent offering communion, bread and wine, to sailors aboard the USS Rutland. From donor's notes: "...

Army Chaplain and altar with bible aboard the deck of the USS Rutland. From donor's notes: "Army Chaplain."

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