All things dealing with the Civil War Navies and actions along the coasts and rivers and against forts. Emphasis will be placed on Fort Fisher and all operations around Wilmington, NC. And, of course, the Blockade and Running the Blockade.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Jine the Navy, See the World, Make Money-- Part 2
Continuing with the recruiting poster, word-for-word.
$50,000,000 PRIZES!
Already captured, a large share of which is awarded to Ships Crews. The laws of distributing of Prize money carefully protects the rights of all the captors.
PETTY OFFICERS, PROMOTION-- Seamen have a chance for promotion to the officers of Master at Arms, Boatswain's Mates, Quarter Gunners, Captain of Tops, Forecastle, Holds, After-Guard, &c.
Landsmen may be advanced to Armorers, Armorer's Mates, Carpenter's Mates, Painters, Coopers,, &c.
PAY OF PETTY OFFICERS,-- From $20.00 to $45.00 per month.
Then, There's That Prize Money and Advancement. Sounds Like A Great Deal. --Old B-R'er
Labels:
prize money,
prizes,
recruiting
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