The grog ration is allowed, and the boatswain's call to liquid refreshment is longer and shriller than for any other duty.

At the grog tub the sailor stands with uncovered head while performing the ceremonial abhorred of Good Templars.

As of old in our navy, grog is stopped as a punishment.

The drink ration can be entirely commuted and the food ration one half, but not more.

Many sailors on the Variag practiced total abstinence at sea, and as the grog had been purchased in Japan at very high cost, the commutation money was considerable.