Seafarers perform 'baptism' as they cross equator from America to China
Published date: Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:54:20 +0700Seafarers did a line-crossing baptism as they crossed the equator from the American continent on the way to China.
Footage shows the crew with painted bodies submerged in individual tubs filled with water as they sailed on the sea near Singapore on August 20.
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Singapore |
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20/08/2025 |
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ViralPress/o6dy1p71 |
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VRP145236 |
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Duration: 00:36 |
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Rating: Social safe |
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