Massachusetts governor asks US Navy to help retrieve bodies, evidence from sunken fishing vessel
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has requested U.S. Navy assistance in retrieving bodies and evidence from the sunken fishing vessel Lily Jean, which sank in January 2026 off the state's coast. The wreck lies over 300 feet underwater, and officials hope to recover a video recorder and hard drive to determine the cause of the sinking. So far, only the captain's body has been recovered, while families await the return of the remaining six crew members.
- ▪The Lily Jean, a 72-foot commercial fishing vessel, sank on January 30, 2026, about 25 miles off the Massachusetts coast.
- ▪Seven people were on board when the vessel sank, and only the body of Captain Accursio "Gus" Sanfilippo has been recovered.
- ▪Governor Healey and State Sen. Bruce Tarr requested Navy help to retrieve a video recorder, a hard drive, and the six missing crew members' remains.
- ▪The Navy confirmed it received the request and is preparing a formal response.
- ▪The victims included crew members Paul Beal Jr., John Rousanidis, Freeman Short, Sean Therrien, and NOAA observer Jada Samitt.
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US Navy Massachusetts governor asks US Navy to help retrieve bodies, evidence from sunken fishing vessel The Lily Jean sank in January about 25 miles off the Massachusetts coast in more than 300 feet of water By Brie Stimson Fox News Published May 16, 2026 9:34pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Massachusetts governor addresses missing fishing boat and crew off Gloucester coast Gov. Maura Healey provides an update on the 72-foot commercial fishing vessel Lily Jean that sank Friday with seven people on board. (Credit: WFXT) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has asked the U.S.
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