The matter was eventually settled by allowing the fishermen a share of the proceeds from the sale of the first salvaged guns, while Deane received exclusive salvage rights at the expense of Abbinett.
Sagen løstes til sidst ved, at fiskerne fik del i indtægterne fra salget af de først fundne kanoner, mens Deane derefter fik eksklusive bjergningsrettigheder på Abinetts bekostning.