Other navies abolished the grog allowance far earlier (the United States Navy after the American Civil War), but the order persisted, allowing the crew to take another drink in place of rum or grog; in 1845 it is recorded as being substituted for the more rowdy "Crossing the Line" ceremony.
Other navies discontinued the grog allowance earlier than the United States Navy (the American Civil War), but this order persisted, allowing sailors to have another drink instead of rum or grog; in 1845 it replaced the rowdy "Crossing the Line" ceremony.