The Royal Navy’s sailors had to ration food and shared sweets after their supplies almost ran dry during a six month mission. As the crew split sugary snacks and scouted for leftovers, doctors predicted a “serious loss of life” due to fatigue and concentration lapses. The submarine – one of four owned by the Navy – was instructed to control for over six months due to a shortage of working submarines but the vessel was not resupplied with rations. Consequently, Navy leaders requested that their subordinates give up their sweets and chocolate – named “nutty” in the Navy – which was then to be di…
