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The rum ration, or "tot", from 1866 to 1970 consisted of one-eighth of an imperial pint (71 ml) of rum at 95.5 proof (54.6% ABV), given out at midday. [1] Senior ratings (petty officers and above) received their rum neat, whilst for junior ratings it was diluted with two parts of water to make three-eighths of an imperial pint (213 ml) of grog. [2]
The grog usually consists of various alcoholic beverages mixed together, unappealing to the taste, and contained in a toilet bowl. A non-alcoholic variety of the grog is also typically available for those in attendance who do not consume alcohol, and can contain anything from hot sauce to mayonnaise intended to make it unappealing as well.
Black Tot Day was subsequently followed in two other Commonwealth navies (the Royal Australian Navy having already discontinued the rum ration, in 1921): 31 March 1972 was the final day of the rum ration in the Royal Canadian Navy. 28 February 1990 was the final day of the rum ration in the Royal New Zealand Navy. [10]
Only ratings marked "G" (for Grog) in the ship's books could draw rum, grog, or lemonade when the mainbrace was spliced and no payment in lieu was available. In the days when the daily ration was issued, those under 20 were marked "U.A." (for under age) in the ship's book; they were barred from drawing the daily rum ration.
Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles issued an order that the grog ration end on August 31, 1862. Gcal1971 ( talk ) 13:58, 30 August 2017 (UTC) [ reply ] So the article mentioning “Those under 20 were marked "U.A." (for under age)” is only specific to the US navy and the article should be corrected.
To make the original Don the Beachcomber Navy Grog, place in a cocktail shaker 3/4 ounce (22 mL) each fresh lime juice, white grapefruit juice, and club soda; 1 ounce (30 mL) each gold Demerara rum, dark Jamaican rum, and white Cuban or Puerto Rican rum; and 1 ounce (30 mL) honey mix (1:1 honey and water).
The Royal Navy continued to give its sailors a daily rum ration, known as a "tot", until the practice was abolished on 31 July 1970. [ 35 ] Today, a tot (totty) of rum is still issued on special occasions, using an order to " splice the mainbrace ", which may only be given by a member of the royal family or, on certain occasions, the admiralty ...
The tradition of drinking grog originated with the British Navy. Grog consisted of the regulation rum ration diluted with water to discourage binge drinking. In modern times, grog comes in two varieties: alcoholic and non-alcoholic, the latter of which may contain anything that will make it less appealing to the taste, including hot sauce.