[Sca-cooks] No Sugar in 10th Century??

[ruadh]

and don't forget, it is a SHIPment, in water, and the temp of that water, hi
or low, will add to the temp control in the lower holds, just like a root
cellar. Ru, a Navy man.

> > Correct. BUT.....metal items such as tools were shipped in wrapped oil
soaked
> > rags in water tight barrels. Properly constructed wooden containers and
> > barrels tend to moderate temperature extremes. Containers can (and were)
> > sealed with  beeswax and pitch to make them moisture prooof.
>