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 (the United States Navy after the American Civil War), but the order persisted, allowing sailors to take another drink in place of rum or grog; in 1845 it was substituted for the more boisterous "Crossing the Line" ceremony.