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SHIPS ARE CHRISTENED BY BREAKING A BOTTLE OF WINE OVER
ITS BOW AS AN OFFERING TO NEPTUNE TO KEEP THE SHIP
SAFE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Date learned: 03-20-1968