 There were recriminations among the British squadron, Schomberg praising "Astraea" and "Phoebe" but omitting "Racehorse" and "Galatea" from the recommendations in his post-battle report.Captain Losack was particularly offended as Schomberg had implied that "Galatea"'s distress signal that was flown during the battle was an overreaction in the face of the enemy, despite her casualties being greater than the rest of the squadron combined.He subsequently requested a court martial to clear any suggestion of cowardice from his name but the Admiralty refused, commenting that they were fully satisfied with his conduct.