As a consequence, bitter recriminations were brought against Admiral Mathews for letting this Spanish-French fleet get away and, subsequently, placing England in danger of invasion.
Tagajärjena tõsteti valusad süüdistused admiral Mathewsi vastu selle Hispaania-Prantsuse laevastiku minemapääsemise ja seetõttu Inglismaa sissetungiohtu panemise eest.