Research Vessel Sinks Near Gough Island

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Gough Island staff and Geo Searcher crew at the South Africa station after the rescue. Credit: Roelf Daling

A fishing research vessel with a team of South African scientists and others on board, has sunk off Gough Island. It apparently struck a rock.

The Belize-registered MFV Geo Searcher was abandoned yesterday after it became apparent that it was taking on water. It had 62 crew members on board, including two islanders in the role of Fisheries Observers.

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