Sea Gallantry Medal


The Sea Gallantry Medal , is an award for civil gallantry at sea in Great Britain and the Commonwealth. The Merchant Shipping Act 1854 permitted the issue of this award and SGMs were first struck in 1855. They were first awarded either for 'humanity', or for gallantry.
Recipients are entitled to the post-nominal "SGM". There have been two awards of the Sea Gallantry Medal since 1974: one in 1981 and the other in 1989. No Sea Gallantry Medals have been awarded since this time.
It further appears that SGM nominations can no longer be made, as of at least 29 November 2019 – the UK Government website regarding the bravery awards recommendations process only includes three bravery awards that the Honours and Appointments Secretariat will consider: the George Cross, George Medal, and Queen's Gallantry Medal.

Notable recipients