
Raise a toast to centuries of naval tradition on Black Tot Day this 31st July.
On 31st July 1970 a 300 year-old Naval tradition ended when, at six bells in the forenoon watch (11am), the last official ration of rum was given to the sailors of Her Majesty's fleet. The day has henceforth been known as 'Black Tot Day' and has been celebrated each year on 31st July ever since.