Note 730 — Chapter II · RELATIONS BETWEEN BELLIGERENTS AND NEUTRALS (continued 2)

See article 6 of U.S. Naval War Code:—"If military necessity should require it, neutral vessels found within the limits of belligerent authority may be seized and destroyed, or otherwise used for military purposes, but in such cases the owners of the neutral vessels must be fully recompensed. The amount of the indemnity should, if practicable, be agreed upon in advance with the owner or master of the vessel; due regard must be had for treaty stipulations upon these matters." See also Holland, War, No. 140.