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Today’s “Thursday Tidings” is one of the more interesting issues of late, “Alcohol in the US Navy” articles are very interesting, most of it was new to me. My brief article, on an identified Civil War artifact, is pretty dull by comparison, and as usual is near the end.


Thursday Tidings




Thursday Tidings
Alcohol and the U.S. Navy     THURSDAY TIDINGS   Dear Naval Historical Foundation Family, Welcome back to Thursday Tidings. The practice of rationing alcohol in the U.S. Navy has its origins dating b

 

You wrote an interesting article, thanks John. Was that the screw that adjusted the cannon up and down?

I enjoyed reading about the beer find too! Can't imagine wanting to sample old beer though! yuk!

 

My dad's uncle or great-uncle worked for Ballentine, the brewery in question. I might taste one that old out of curiosity, especially from that brewery.

 

"Yes, see pic"
Ah, exactly! Your verbal description was excellent.