PROVINCETOWN, Mass. — The fishermen aboard the “Yankee Rose” when it overturned in the water off Cape Cod on Thursday have died, Provincetown officials said.
Just before noon, the vessel overturned about three nautical miles northeast of Provincetown’s Race Point Beach.
Crews from Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod responded to search for two people on the vessel, recovering one of them from the water just after 12 p.m.
Provincetown Manager Alex Morse wrote in a Facebook post that the loss of two fishermen will be “felt deeply” by the community.
“Provincetown has a long and proud maritime history, and fishing has always been a central part of our community’s identity. The fishing community is a close-knit one, where the dangers of the sea are well understood and deeply respected,” Morse said. “We know the loss of these fellow fishermen will no doubt be deeply felt by many here who share that bond.”
“On behalf of the Town of Provincetown, we extend our deepest condolences to the families of those lost, to the New Bedford fishing community, and to the broader fishing community in Provincetown and beyond during this incredibly difficult time,” Morse continued.
The Coast Guard confirmed to Boston 25 News Reporter Christine McCarthy that the “Yankee Rose” was the same vessel that saw eight people hospitalized for carbon monoxide exposure.
Fisherman Michael Van Hoose, captain of the Nemesis, heard the radio call for the emergency Thursday.
The tragedy, he told Boston 25 News, is a reminder of the inherent dangers commercial fishermen face.
“Everyone knows it’s just the risk you take every day you go,” Van Hoose said. “It’s the harsh reality of what comes with the job.”
Governor Maura Healey issued a statement, saying that she was “heartbroken” by the capsized boat.
“Fishing has defined the identity of coastal communities across the northeast for generations, bringing both the pride and the heartbreak that come with this work,” Healey said. “Every time a vessel leaves the harbor, families understand the risks that come with this work, and moments like this are felt deeply across the entire industry.”
“We are keeping everyone involved in our thoughts and continue to monitor the situation closely,” Healey added.
Massachusetts Environmental Police, local police officers and firefighters, and harbormaster crews also assisted the Coast Guard with the search.
The identities of the fishermen have not been released.
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