The honors following the Lissa bombardment were not confined to Saint-Bon. A second-class gunnery sailor also received a very high decoration for the action. That detail places the ship's success in the performance of its crew as well as the independence of its captain. Formidabile's gunners had silenced batteries and opened the prospect of taking the island before the next day's naval defeat ended the operation.
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Lissa valor extended below the quarterdeck
Recognition after Formidabile’s harbor action included a second-class gunnery sailor, placing lower-deck performance beside Saint-Bon’s command achievement.