31 July 1970 was the final day of the rum ration .
Rum ration was poured as usual at 6 bells in the forenoon watch ( 11am ) after the pipe of ' up spirits ' .
31 July 1970 was the final day of the rum ration and it was poured as usual at 6 bells in the forenoon watch ( 11am ) after the pipe of ' up spirits ' .