Vine Pair reports that, “during the first half of World War II, the U.S. utilized steam-powered torpedo engines on its Pacific theater-based submarines, each of which was fueled by 180-proof grain alcohol. Without other alcohol aboard the subs to indulge in, the sailors quickly turned to the high-proof torpedo fuel, combining it with pineapple juice to smooth its burn. And thus, Torpedo Juice was born.”
That’s not the end of the story by any means. Read it here. Meanwhile, to honor Torpedo Juice, how about a simple rum and pineapple?!
– Jet Torpedo Cannon
Photo: National Maritime Museum