Royal Navy Imperial Rum Flagon Crate - 2x Gallons

Rum was issued to the Royal Navy up until 31st July 1970, although undoubtedly it was produced in the 70’s, when the Navy ceased issuing the Rum on 31st July 1970.

Rum has been associated with the Royal Navy since the British fleet captured the island of Jamaica in 1655. The availability of rum led the Navy to swap the daily ration of French brandy with Caribbean rum, which was issued to each sailor at midday. In the 1740s, Admiral Edward Vernon began the practice of diluting the rum with water to minimize the effect of alcohol on the crew, this mixture became known as ‘grog’. 
The daily rum ration, or ‘tot’, was served until 31 July 1970, a day now known as ‘Black Tot Day’. In modern times, a tot of rum is issued to naval crew to celebrate special occasions, such as royal weddings, births and deaths.