In another thread Marty says
2. Sailors used lipstick, rouge, or other red materials to paint the belly of Neptune's baby. Those undergoing initiation had to kiss the baby's belly as part of the hazing. The red material was replenished after each kiss in order to make sure that the next pollywog got the full benefit of the kiss.
Done a bit of diging around and have only come up with Axle Grease and Mustard!
Anybody got any links/evidence that may link this with ss Norwich City or USS Bushel?