![On This Day RN on Twitter: "#OnThisDay 1740 @RoyalNavy sailors rum was first diluted (1/2 pint rum, quart water) by Admiral Vernon, whose nickname was 'old grog' because he wore a grogram On This Day RN on Twitter: "#OnThisDay 1740 @RoyalNavy sailors rum was first diluted (1/2 pint rum, quart water) by Admiral Vernon, whose nickname was 'old grog' because he wore a grogram](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcZIyhmWAAAGPQc.jpg)
On This Day RN on Twitter: "#OnThisDay 1740 @RoyalNavy sailors rum was first diluted (1/2 pint rum, quart water) by Admiral Vernon, whose nickname was 'old grog' because he wore a grogram
![Edward Vernon, English naval officer, (19th century). Vernon (1684-1757) was nicknamed Old Grog..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. HEZ-1149120 | agefotostock Edward Vernon, English naval officer, (19th century). Vernon (1684-1757) was nicknamed Old Grog..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. HEZ-1149120 | agefotostock](https://t1.thpservices.com/previewimage/gallil/740bc9c67381ebc34c0175fae0d14483/mev-10084315.jpg)
Edward Vernon, English naval officer, (19th century). Vernon (1684-1757) was nicknamed Old Grog..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. HEZ-1149120 | agefotostock
Frog And Onion Pub - The story behind the 'GROG' in frog 🐸Known for wearing a Grogram cloth coat, Vice Admiral 'Edward' Vernon became colloquially know amongst his sailors as 'OLD GROG'.
![. English costume. A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF JAMES II.(1685—1689) Notice the broad collar again in use, also thenosegay. The sleeves are more in the mannishfashion.. JAMES THE SECOND 17 take to the long coat, a suit of black grogram belowthe ... . English costume. A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF JAMES II.(1685—1689) Notice the broad collar again in use, also thenosegay. The sleeves are more in the mannishfashion.. JAMES THE SECOND 17 take to the long coat, a suit of black grogram belowthe ...](https://c8.alamy.com/zooms/6/0dc13c68841b419285a6e72175f70502/2afxwrn.jpg)
. English costume. A WOMAN OF THE TIME OF JAMES II.(1685—1689) Notice the broad collar again in use, also thenosegay. The sleeves are more in the mannishfashion.. JAMES THE SECOND 17 take to the long coat, a suit of black grogram belowthe ...
![Coat, 1780-1790, National Trust Collection (hoher Stehkragen, wahrscheinlich eher 1790) | 18th century clothing, 18th century mens fashion, Fashion Coat, 1780-1790, National Trust Collection (hoher Stehkragen, wahrscheinlich eher 1790) | 18th century clothing, 18th century mens fashion, Fashion](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/50/76/86/507686323e8e2959d847363c32e1ba8d.jpg)
Coat, 1780-1790, National Trust Collection (hoher Stehkragen, wahrscheinlich eher 1790) | 18th century clothing, 18th century mens fashion, Fashion
![grog·ram ˈɡräɡrəm/Submit noun a coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. | Shirt dress, Fashion, Dresses grog·ram ˈɡräɡrəm/Submit noun a coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. | Shirt dress, Fashion, Dresses](https://i.pinimg.com/474x/39/42/ef/3942ef78fcfa812163667ebb16c5dd36.jpg)
grog·ram ˈɡräɡrəm/Submit noun a coarse fabric made of silk, often combined with mohair or wool and stiffened with gum. | Shirt dress, Fashion, Dresses
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