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Monday, July 31, 2023

On this day in1970, Black Tot Day marked the final daily rum issue in the Royal Navy. At 6 Bells of the Forenoon, (11am) Up Spirits was piped for final time. Grog was a rum and water mix introduced in 17th century, originally 1/2 pint it was 1/8 pint by 1970.



 

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