Why do sailors get scurvy?

Answer 1

Because of a lack of vitamins & minerals that come from fruits while at sea. Obviously, fruits aren't available at sea, a dried fruits lose some of their nutrition value. Scurvy is caused specifically by a lack of vitamin C.

Answer 2

Vitamin C deficiency. It was solved by sailors bringing limes with them on their trips, which is why sailors were called "limeys".

Answer 3

A lack of vitamin C in their diet.