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    The Royal Navy ends the rum tot
    • February 24, 1970
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    Times change – the Royal Navy discontinues its rum rations...

  • Company changes name
    • February 24, 1869
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    The company changes its name to ED&F Man, incorporating the...

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    Death of James Man
    • February 24, 1823
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    James Man retired in 1819 and moved to Dartmouth in...

  • Royal Navy rum contract
    • February 24, 1784
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    James Man secured a contract to supply the Royal Navy...

  • Company founded
    • February 24, 1783
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    James Man set up his own business as a barrel...

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    Birth of James Man
    • February 21, 1755
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    Born in Whitechapel, east London, and apprenticed to William Humphrey...

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