Royal Navy Cocoa?

UBoatRookie · 12-30-07, 04:04 PM

Hi all,

Somebody out there must know this. In all the books we've all read, it's clear that hot cocoa was a beverage choice on HM ships. My question is, exactly what concoction of cocoa was served? I can't picture RN Officers zipping open an envelope of Swiss Miss, or popping off the top of a can of Nestle' Quik.

So, on those cold nights patrolling the North Atlantic looking for UBoats to pummel, what was the steward in the Officer's Mess whipping up to offer the Bridge crew?

Thanks,

JD

12-30-07, 04:04 PM	#1
UBoatRookie Nub Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Auburn Hills, MI USA Posts: 2 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Royal Navy Cocoa? Hi all, Somebody out there must know this. In all the books we've all read, it's clear that hot cocoa was a beverage choice on HM ships. My question is, exactly what concoction of cocoa was served? I can't picture RN Officers zipping open an envelope of Swiss Miss, or popping off the top of a can of Nestle' Quik. So, on those cold nights patrolling the North Atlantic looking for UBoats to pummel, what was the steward in the Officer's Mess whipping up to offer the Bridge crew? Thanks, JD