The Ancient Order of the Deep
History of the order
it is believe this order started 400 years ago Handed down over the years, a sailor's induction into the Ancient order of the Deep is a time honored rite of passage, steeped in tradition and marked by pomp and ceremony.
Degrees
- pollywog A sailor who is going though the ceremony
- Golden Shellback for sailors who have crossed the point where the Equator crosses the International Date Line.
- Emerald Shellback for sailors who cross at 0 degrees off the coast of West Africa (where the Equator crosses the prime meridian)