Wilhelm to capture and confiscation of merchant vessels of enemies, May 19, 1866

Royal decree of 19th May, 1866, relative to capture and confiscation of merchant vessels of enemies.

On the propositions of the minister of state I declare that, in event of war, merchant vessels belonging to subjects of hostile states shall not be subjected to capture and confiscation by my ships of war so long as reciprocity be practiced by the hostile states.

The preceding decree has no application to such vessels as would be subject to capture and confiscation, even if they were neutral ships.

Let this, my decree, be published in the Law Register.