Overview
- Gov. Maura Healey and State Sen. Bruce Tarr asked the Navy last week to assess retrieving a video recorder, a hard drive, and possibly the crew’s remains, and a Navy spokesperson said Saturday a response is being prepared.
- The 72-foot Lily Jean rests more than 300 feet down about 25 miles off Cape Ann, and the onboard recorder could clarify how the vessel foundered and guide future fishing safety steps.
- The Coast Guard and NTSB investigations continue, after the Coast Guard suspended the search on Jan. 31 following wide-area sweeps that found debris, an empty life raft, and the captain’s body.
- Relatives differ on next steps, with some urging recovery to bring loved ones home and others saying the ocean should remain their final resting place.
- Gloucester held a daylong concert Sunday that raised upward of $40,000 for the families, reflecting ongoing community support as officials weigh recovery options.