Tag Archives: Skipper Nick Jones
Plymouth fisherman’s death was ‘an accident’ inquest finds
The death of a fisherman who drowned off the coast of Plymouth has been ruled as an accident. Tony Jones died in September 2017 after his trawler overturned while he was fishing near the Eddystone lighthouse. Mr Jones’ son Nick Jones and crew member Chris Wonnacott were found clinging to the upturned hull of the boat. Following an inquest, a jury returned a verdict of accidental death. >click to read<15:57
Plymouth’s fishing community speak of their grief after losing ‘great bloke’ Tony
Members of Plymouth’s fishing community have spoken of their heartache following the death of a much-loved trawler man. Following the tragedy off Plymouth’s coast on Tuesday evening, friends and colleagues have described Welshman Tony Jones as a friendly and caring man, who will be sorely missed. This morning flowers had been left at the gates of Plymouth Fisheries, where Tony’s boat, the Solstice was kept. Bill Crossman, who has worked at the fisheries for many years, said Tony was an experienced fisherman, and a “great bloke”. Video,click here to read the story 22:02
Heartbroken family pray for missing dog Donnie after fishing tragedy – Springer Spaniel Donnie has been missing since Tuesday night’s tragedy which claimed the life of much respected fisherman Tony Jones. click here to read the story 9/29/2017 15:58
A Sad Update: Fishermen found clinging to capsized boat after major search and rescue operation
Fishermen have been found clinging to the hull of an upturned boat after a major search and rescue operation was launched last night. Three lifeboats and a rescue helicopter were launched on Tuesday evening in a search for an overdue commercial fishing vessel. The RNLI lifeboats from Plymouth, Salcombe and Looe were joined by the coastguard rescue helicopter from Newquay in the search which began at about 10pm.,,, Fishing boat FV Solstice was reported missing having sailed from Plymouth. click here to read the story 11:46
Man dies as fishing boat capsizes off Devon coast – A fisherman who went missing after his boat capsized off the Devon coast has died, investigators have confirmed. His body was recovered from the Solstice after two men clinging to the hull were rescued, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) said. sadly, click here to read the story 20:13
