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Does Black Friday have anything to do with the navy taking away the sailors grog ration?
NO...........THATS THE DAY WHEN MOST RETAILORS OPERATE THEIR BUSINESSES OUT OF THE BLACK AND INTO THE RED...........SHOWING A PROFIT.
To encourage temperance on board vessels in 1831 the Navy allowed Sailors to receive money in lieu of the spirit or grog ration?
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To encourage temperance on board vessels in 1831 the Navy allowed Sailors to receive money in lieu of the spirit or grog ration.?
True
What were contributions of antebellum years for the navy?
To encourage temperance on board vessels, in 1831 the Navy allowed Sailors to receive money in lieu of the spirit, or "grog" ration.
How do you use grog in a sentence?
A ration of grog is authorized for all members of the crew. This grog makes the hardtack seem almost tasty.
What was the main drink for sailors?
Grog .
What is the main food of sailors?
Grog, aka Rum
What was 'grog' made from?
Grog was traditionally made from a mixture of water and rum. It was a popular drink among sailors in the 18th century.
Why are brits called limeys?
The term is thought to have originated in the 1850s as "lime-juicer", and was later shortened to "limey". It was originally used as a derogatory word for sailors in the Royal Navy, because of the Royal Navy's practice since the beginning of the 19th century of adding lemon juice or lime juice to the sailors' daily ration of watered-down rum (known as grog), in order to prevent scurvy.
What role did spirits play on the high seas?
Sailors drank grog (watered-down rum, aka spirits) to alleviate scurvy.
What can a grog do?
A grog is a type of alcoholic beverage, traditionally made from rum, water, and sometimes sugar, lemon juice, or other flavorings. It was historically used by sailors to prevent scurvy and to make water more palatable. In modern terms, a grog can refer to any mixed drink or cocktail, often enjoyed for its refreshing taste and social aspects. Additionally, the term "grog" can also imply a relaxed or festive atmosphere when shared among friends.
What does 'splice the main brace' mean?
Splicing the main brace was a reference to fixing the main brace of the sail that had broken, usually in a storm or battle. It was hard and dangerous work to splice ropes, some up to 5 inches in diameter, in such a situation. It became typical to reward the sailors with an extra grog ration. In today's Navy it refers to an opportunity to get a drink. "I'm going ashore to splice the main brace."
