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Sir Frank Twiss
The naval career of Sir Frank Twiss is profiled in the Navy’s People ‘Themes’ section of Sea Your History. Here are some photographs and documents relating to his career beginning with his first commission as a midshipman to his final position of Second Sea Lord.
Crossing the Line booklet HMS Emerald, 1933.
This is the front cover of a booklet which sets out HMS Emerald's 'Crossing the Line' ceremony in 1933. The ceremony has a long tradition and takes place when a ship crosses the Equator. The first time a sailor does so they receive a certificate signed by King Neptune. By this date the ceremony was well organised. HMS Emerald printed the booklet in advance, and already knew the date they would corss the Equator.
