Crossing the Line Certificate for Samuel Wingrove

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Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum

Name/Title

Crossing the Line Certificate for Samuel Wingrove

Scope and Content

This crossing the line certificate shows that Samuel Wingrove became a trusty shellback after crossing the equator while aboard the USS Barnett (AP-5).

Context

The Navy has several ceremonies for various instances of "crossing of the line". These ceremonies are often akin to a hazing or a rite of passage where uninitiated sailors undergo the tradition to join the ranks of the veteran sailors. The items in this collection were donated by Samuel Wingrove, a plank owner and Water Tender aboard the USS Laffey (DD-724) during World War II. Wingrove was present for both D-Day and the Battle of Okinawa. Wingrove would be promoted a Boiler Technician, go on to serve on a variety of Navy ships in the Korean War and retire as a US Navy Chief Petty Officer.

Collection

Samuel Wingrove Collection

Acquisition

Accession

2024.42

Source or Donor

Samuel Edward "Sam" Wingrove

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Update Date

December 3, 2024