Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) crosses “The X” [Image 3 of 10]

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

12.02.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves 

U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB-10) crew take part in a Luau as part of the conclusion of a Golden Shellback line crossing ceremony while transiting the South Pacific Ocean, Dec. 2, 2023. Line crossing ceremonies are a time-honored maritime tradition that take place when crossing geographic boundaries like the equator or international dateline. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Graves)

• Date Taken: 12.02.2023
• Date Posted: 12.14.2023 17:03
• Photo ID: 8158124
• VIRIN: 231202-G-IC479-1001
• Resolution: 4910x3267
• Size: 3.72 MB
• Location: SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN