As a result of the successful efforts of the rescuers, six silver RNLI medals were awarded; four to members of the lifeboat crews, and two to members of "Suevics" crew for their actions: Two silver RNLI gallantry medals were awarded to Edwin Rutter and Rev. ‘Harry’ Vyvyan, of the Cadgwith Lifeboat crew: another two were awarded to William Mitchell, and Edwin Mitchell, of The Lizard Lifeboat crew. Two more were awarded to George Anderson and William ‘Bill’ Adams of "Suevics" crew.