SKU: RUM-MEASURE

Behind The Bar® Copper Naval Rum Measure - Half Gill - 2.5 oz

$8.99

Buy 6 or above and pay only $8.99 each

Splice the mainbrace with a 1/2 gill tot of your favorite rum in this handsome copper-plated mug.

Need Help? Chat Now
Hassle Free Returns Learn More

Partake in the British naval tradition of enjoying a 1/2 gill of rum with this solid copper cup with an inner silver lining and a wishbone handle. The gill was an older unit of liquid measurement. In the United States a gill was equal to a one-half cup or four fluid ounces, while in England a gill was equivalent to five ounces.

Sailors in the British Royal Navy received a daily ration (known as a tot) of a 1/2 gill of rum. The tot was served in a copper mug. Sailors in lower ranks received their tot diluted with two parts water to create a half pint of grog. Lime juice was also added to help prevent scurvy. The practice was ended by the British government in 1970, but you can revive the tradition by enjoying a daily tot of your favorite rum with this Behind The Bar® Naval Rum Measure.

Made of copper
Interior is lined with sterling silver
In the Navy up until the early 20th century, both rum and water were mixed together in a large wooden barrel to make and prepare the daily ration of rum or grog
A Rum Bosun from each mess would come to collect the grog rations - each man was entitled to 1 and 1/2 Gills of grog
A pint measure holds 8 Half Gills
The Rum Bosun would receive a 1 pint measure and a 1/2 Gill measure which would be dipped into the 'grog tub' and then poured into his "rum fanny" to be brought back and served to his mess mates
Hand wash only

Capacity: 1/2 Gill (2.5 oz)
Dimensions: 2"H

null