In need of help to make an old sailor happy.

[Richard McCarthy]

Good afternoon all,
new to the page and new to forums so here goes.
My dad was on MNV The MAGICIAN in 1974. I've come across a video of him being "initiated" and it has got me hunting.
He often spoke of a chitty or certificate he received when crossing the equator. I'm unaware if this was official or something just done on-board. His mother lost it some years ago and it has always played on his mind, deep regrets about losing it.
can anyone help with sourcing a replica?
Also, any information pertaining to the ship, a crew list etc... it's his 60th soon and wish to present him with a box of memories.
His name was Stuart McCarthy (worked in the kitchens)

kind regards,
Rick McCarthy

[Keith at Tregenna]

This may help ?

Shellback Certificate

Celebrates crossing the Equator.

Also see Golden Shellback title for crossing at the International Date Line

Shellback Certificate - Tiffany Publishing

Keith.

[Captain Kong]

Hi Richard here is a photo of the MAGICIAN in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.
Cheers
Brian