Running out of food and water while at sea can be a serious problem. The following is the recommended minimum daily ration for a sailor as set forth by the university at Deeport. One gallon of water or juice ,4 ounces of hard cheese, a half pound of whole grain bread, 4 ounces of dried fruit, and 4 ounces of dried meat; a total of 1250 calories per person on board the ship. So the ship with a four man crew will need 4 gallons of water, 1 pound of cheese, dried fruit and dried meat, and 2 pounds of bread for each day they plan to be at sea. With a spoilage rate of 20%, that much more should be added plus an extra 2-3 days just in case the ship is delayed at sea by weather. Also it should be noted that crews which only get the minimum food ration for every voyage are 74% more likely to mutiny. So a wise captain or ship owner should allow extra food to prevent mutiny. This may mean stopping at islands not on the agenda for fresh fruit during a longer voyage. Alcoholic drinks cause dehydration so they should not be part of the food and drink ration.
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