In 1845, ships in the West Indies were provided with lime juice instead, and in 1860 lime juice was used throughout the Royal Navy, giving rise to the American use of the nickname "limey" for the British.
Ships in the West Indies were provided with lime juice instead. This was in 1845. Lime juice was used throughout the Royal Navy. This was in 1860. This was in 1845. Lime juice was giving rise to the American use of the nickname "limey" for the British. This was in 1860. This was in 1845.