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Did the Austrian grenadiers receive prize money?

The Austrian grenadiers aboard Goliath were entered in the ship's books as acting marines and shared in prize money.

Question

Did the Austrian grenadiers aboard the British fleet receive prize money?

Short answer

Yes. They were entered in the ship's books as acting marines for the battle and received a share.

Notes

The Austrian grenadiers were entered in Goliath's books as acting marines for the action. That administrative status entitled them to share in the prize money.