CWO Benjamin Rudolph Turner, Sr., U.S.N. Collection
(1914-1991)
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Showing how the chairs work.



Pollywog on his way into the torture tank.



Victims just before they are tipped into the tank.



Victims getting fixed up by the Royal Barbers.



Last but not least, a Royal spanking on leaving the tank.



Ensigns after the initiation.



Crossing the Line ceremony.
(All photos from the collection of CWO Benjamin R. Turner, Sr. , U.S.N.)
Courtesy of Larry G. Turner, Sr.



MaritimeQuest wishes to thank Larry Turner for providing us access and allowing us to digitally preserve and display his fathers collection. The collection is presented here in the order the photos appear in the album with the original captions provided to maintain the integrity of the album.


Chief Warrant Officer Benjamin Rudolph Turner, Sr., U.S.N. Collection
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Page published Apr. 21, 2012