USS Halyburton crew take part in historic ceremony at Tower of London
The crew of a US frigate made history on Saturday by becoming the first foreign ship to take part in the ceremony of the 'Constable's Dues' at the Tower of London.
The ceremony recreates a tradition dating back to the 14th century, where ships docking near the Tower would have to give the Constable part of their cargo as a form of tax.
This has since evolved into a ceremonial handover of what is usually an empty barrel of wine.
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The ceremony recreates a tradition dating back to the 14th century, where ships docking near the Tower would have to give the Constable part of their cargo as a form of tax.
This has since evolved into a ceremonial handover of what is usually an empty barrel of wine.