Name/Title
Comedic Summons of Lt. Fitch by Neptunus Rex and Davey JonesScope and Content
A comedic summons to Lt. Stephen Fitch to appear before the Royal Court of Neptunus Rex and Davey Jones at a Crossing the Line ceremony. The attached paper entitled "Charge 2" personalizes the summons to list Fitch's personal transgressions such as sabotaging the aircraft elevators and being lazy.
The Navy has several ceremonies for various instances of "crossing of the line". These ceremonies are often akin to hazing or a rite of passage where uninitiated sailors undergo the tradition of joining the ranks of the veteran sailors.Context
From the collection of Stephen Fitch, who was part of the inaugural crew and a plankowner of the USS Yorktown (CV-10).
Stephen Fitch was a Lt. Commander in the Engineering Department on the USS Yorktown (CV-10). An artist at heart, Fitch would draw both small cartoons and comics as well as detailed schematics of engine compartments and staterooms. Fitch is also the artist behind the squadron emblems on the flight deck killboards.Collection
Stephen Fitch CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2018.6Source or Donor
Richard G. FitchAcquisition Method
GiftUpdate Date
February 21, 2025
