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It’s very simple. You were right about the hold, Uran. But, of course, if you transport barrels as cargo to Australia and back, it will be quite expensive...
However, ships have something called ballast. For various reasons, it may be necessary to put this ballast in the hold, either to correct a list or to add weight to the ship... Well, as I understand it, the ship could sail to Australia loaded and return empty, in which case ballast would be very useful for stability.
Be that as it may, the Scottish whisky producer Teachers in the 19th century made an agreement with someone and instead of ballast, barrels of whisky were placed on ships going to Australia (although, perhaps, this wasn't a widespread phenomenon, I can't guarantee it). During the voyage, they had time to mature, and there was no need to pay...
Uran, make a wish.
However, ships have something called ballast. For various reasons, it may be necessary to put this ballast in the hold, either to correct a list or to add weight to the ship... Well, as I understand it, the ship could sail to Australia loaded and return empty, in which case ballast would be very useful for stability.
Be that as it may, the Scottish whisky producer Teachers in the 19th century made an agreement with someone and instead of ballast, barrels of whisky were placed on ships going to Australia (although, perhaps, this wasn't a widespread phenomenon, I can't guarantee it). During the voyage, they had time to mature, and there was no need to pay...
Uran, make a wish.