"JohnH" wrote in message
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On Fri, 10 Nov 2006 05:37:44 -0500, "Eisboch" wrote:




A tot o' rum was daily fare in the British Navy, unless, of course, the
ship was in the Mediterranean, in which case the rum was often replace
with
wine.

Also still traditional in the US Navy but only after a particularly arduous
shipboard evolution like replenishment at sea or refueling at sea in the
middle of the winter. I think in four years aboard a Navy ship I witnessed
it twice .... for "medicinal purposes only", of course. It was humorous.
The whole ship's company not on watch would form a long line leading to the
little sick bay to get a shot in a little paper cup. Can't remember if it
was rum or whiskey.

Eisboch