One dead and six missing as fishing boat out of historic Massachusetts port is lost at sea

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 31, 2026 at 04:15 PM

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A commercial fishing vessel, the Lily Jean, out of Gloucester, Massachusetts, was lost at sea on Friday, prompting a Coast Guard search and rescue operation. The Coast Guard was alerted by the boat's emergency beacon, and upon arrival, they discovered one deceased individual and a debris field, including an empty life raft. Six people remain missing. The Lily Jean, owned by a well-known Gloucester fisherman, was featured in a 2012 episode of the History Channel's "Nor'Easter Men." Frigid temperatures and stormy conditions are complicating the search efforts. The incident has deeply affected the historic fishing community of Gloucester, which has a long history of maritime tragedies.

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Gloucester, Massachusetts

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