"ONCE NAVY, ALWAYS NAVY"

Black Tot Day, observed on July 31, 1970, marks the end of a centuries-old tradition in the Royal Navy. On this day, sailors received their final rum ration, affectionately known as the “daily tot” 12. Here’s a historical overview of the daily drink ration for English sailors: 17th Century: Sailors were allotted a gallon of beer (approximately four litres) as their daily drink. However, due Read more…