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It was these types and sizes of bergs that sank the infamous Titanic, a mere 400 miles from their coast.

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You can go on a boat tour, paddle along in a sea kayak or hike along our 29,000 km of coastline and watch a sparkling spring berg parade down Iceberg Alley.

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The krewe…

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On the ride back a Screech-in was offered.  What is a Screech-in you ask?   

The Newfoundland Screech is used in a non-obligatory ceremony known as the "screech-in". The "screech-in" is an optional ceremony performed on non-Newfoundlanders (known to Newfoundlanders as a "come from away" or "mainlander") involving a shot of screech, a short recitation and the kissing of a cod. It is often performed in town pubs, but in this case the boat.

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The general process of a screech-in varies from pub to pub, though it often begins with the leader of the ceremony introducing themselves and asking those present if they'd like to become a Newfoundlander. The proper response, of course, would be a hearty "Yes b'y!" Each participant is asked to introduce themselves and where they come from, often interrupted by commentary by the ceremony leader, jokingly poking fun at their accent or hometown. Each holding their shot of Screech, they are then asked "Are ye a screecher?" and are taught the proper response: "'Deed I is, me ol' cock! And long may yer big jib draw!" (Though with a Newfie accent, it often sounds like this: "'Deed Oi is, mee-all cahk! An' lahng may-yer big jib-jrah.") Translated, it means "Yes I am, my old friend, and may your sails always catch wind."

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A cod fish – is then held up to lip-level of each participant who then bestows the fish with a kiss.  Since there was no cod did this even qualify?  Mmmmm…

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Heading back to port…

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It’s Fourth of July, a US ship is in town, it’s named the “Eagle”…Ya gotta go on it right!

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Look at all those lines…one wrong pull and…   

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That’s up there!   

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Abandon Ship Instructions…here are mine – Jump the heck off with a life preserver!

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Climb up anyone?

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You got questions, we got answers…

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But which one captain?

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Know your knots?  Answer:  A big one!