In the Mediterranean, Collingwood proved adept at coordinating the capture of French and Spanish vessels. The same skill had appeared earlier in the teamwork used against illegal American trade in the West Indies. Collingwood's share of prize money reached £4,000 in only a few months, placing him at times among the Royal Navy's wealthiest admirals. The prize system turned operational success into personal compensation and gave officers a strong reason to document and claim their share. Collingwood valued formal honours, but he was equally determined that the financial rewards owed to him were paid.
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Prize coordination makes Collingwood a wealthy admiral
Collingwood's ability to coordinate captures brings him £4,000 in a few months and shows how prize incentives rewarded operational effectiveness.