Also the Navy was embarrassed after the war with lawsuits from captains wanting extra prize money. Making known to the public that some notible heros like Admirial Farragut received $56,000 for capturing Mobile, Admiral S.P. Lee recieved $109,000 in blockade rewards, and Lt. Cushing received $53,000 for sinking the Albermarle. Little known Captain Colvocoresses sued when he protested his $17,000 award and demanded more money. He then was involved in mystery murder (his own?) and possible insurance fraud plot that was a big scandal.

No reason to be too embarrassed....prize money was awarded up to 1947 in this country.