The Royal Navy’s not changed that much over the years…
With the Government revisiting our nuclear Trident program, should they also revisit the Royal Navy’s daily rum ration? I’ve never served in the military, and I think the last boat I was on was operated by Thames River Tours, so I’m going to have a hard time relating to the 17th-century navy guy who deemed that every sailor should be given half a pint (about 300ml) of rum at noon each day.
From 1655, sailors in the Royal Navy were entitled to a glass of rum every day they were on...
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