Crossing the equator

Crossing the equator

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Two men, dressed as King Neptune and his consort, sit on a makeshift throne with a shield, decorated with the Union Jack flag, at their feet. They are watched by a crowd, many wearing topees. Captioned: 'Ceremony during the crossing of the equator'.
Two men dressed as King Neptune and his consort on a makeshift throne. Two further men, also in fancy dress, stand behind them. Men in uniform, many wearing topees look down on the scene.
Men, dressed at King Neptune and his consort, sit in front of four other men, also in fancy dress watched by a crowd in desert uniform.
Men bathing in a makeshift swimming pool on the deck of a ship.

Four b/w photographs on an album page

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