 The seven survivors found refuge at the House of Refuge just 100 yards from the wreck site, where the House of Refuge's keeper, Captain William E. Rea, rendered aid to them.On 19 July 2006, the "Georges Valentine" Shipwreck Site was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.On 16 October 2006, it became the eleventh Florida Underwater Archaeological Preserve.