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On National Rum Day — Rum and the Sea

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Rick SpilmanAugust 16, 2019

Today is “National Rum Day” in the United States. Why? Why not? In observation of the day, it seems worthwhile to consider the role of rum at sea. Before there was rum, there was water. The problem with water was … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Lore of the Sea, Ships | Tagged grog, National Rum Day, Old Grog, Royal Navy, rum
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