[C320-list] De Nenaming Ceremony

[Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)]

Correct. Remember liberal libations at denaming is a key ingredient. Equally important is to have the naming ceremony on a completely different day, again with libations. Makes we wonder why we don't change names more often!
Mike
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Sent: Tue Apr 18 20:43:30 2006
Subject: Re: [C320-list] De Nenaming Ceremony

I recall reading that the ceremony does not have the intended effect 
unless all traces of the old name are removed from the boat first.  Even 
a small forgotten slip of paper with the old name will cancel the effect 
(whatever it is) ...

Scott Thompson, C320 #653
(who kept the old name "Surprise")

Richard A. Walker wrote:
> More 
> 
> Vigor's Interdenominational 
> Boat Denaming Ceremony 
> by John Vigor 
>  
> 
> "In the name of all who have sailed aboard this ship in the past, and in the
> name of all who may sail aboard her in the future, we invoke the ancient
> gods of the wind and the sea to favor us with their blessing today.
> 
> "Mighty Neptune, king of all that moves in or on the waves; and mighty
> Aeolus (pronounced EE-oh-lus), guardian of the winds and all that blows
> before them:
> 
> "We offer you our thanks for the protection you have afforded this vessel in
> the past. We voice our gratitude that she has always found shelter from
> tempest and storm and enjoyed safe passage to port.
> 
> "Now, wherefore, we submit this supplication, that the name whereby this
> vessel has hitherto been known _____________ , be struck and removed from
> your records.
> 
> "Further, we ask that when she is again presented for blessing with another
> name, she shall be recognized and shall be accorded once again the selfsame
> privileges she previously enjoyed.
> 
> "In return for which, we rededicate this vessel to your domain in full
> knowledge that she shall be subject as always to the immutable laws of the
> gods of the wind and the sea.
> 
> "In consequence whereof, and in good faith, we seal this pact with a
> libation offered according to the hallowed ritual of the sea." 
> 
> 
> 
> Cheers,
>  
> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
> 619.435.8986
> 
> 
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