Re: Bounties ?
Posted by:
Michael Lowrey
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Date: April 13, 2004 02:27PM
Frank,
Bounties were common in WWI for sinking U-boats. The rate was £5 per man thought to be on the U-boat. Postwar, the claims came before a prize court which ruled on whether the bounties were to be paid.
In addition, the Mayor of Dover had a separate fund that awarded £1000 for U-boats destroyed in the Dover area.
Medals were also awarded for sinking U-boats. These ranged up to the VC in some of the Q-ship engagements.
Best wishes,
Michael
Bounties were common in WWI for sinking U-boats. The rate was £5 per man thought to be on the U-boat. Postwar, the claims came before a prize court which ruled on whether the bounties were to be paid.
In addition, the Mayor of Dover had a separate fund that awarded £1000 for U-boats destroyed in the Dover area.
Medals were also awarded for sinking U-boats. These ranged up to the VC in some of the Q-ship engagements.
Best wishes,
Michael
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