July 1, 2004

[1914 - Prohibition of alcohol in US Navy ships takes effect]

  GENERAL ORDER NO. 99
  
  NAVY DEPARTMENT,
  
  Washington, D.C., June 1, 1914
  
  CHANGE IN ARTICLE 827, NAVAL INSTRUCTIONS.
  
 On July 1, 1914, Article 827, Naval Instructions, will be

 annulled and in its stead the following will be substituted:
  
      "The use or introduction for drinking purposes of alcoholic

liquors on board any naval vessel, or within any navy yard or

station, is strictly prohibited, and commanding officers will be

held directly responsible for the enforcement of this order."
  
      JOSEPHUS DANIELS
  
      Secretary of the Navy.

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