Tag Archives: Wayne “Butch” Ciomei
Coast Guard investigating fishing fatality
A fishing accident has once again claimed the life of a Stonington lobsterman. Authorities say Thomas Ciomei, 58, died Friday, June 2, after entering the water east of Isle au Haut. According to Stonington Assistant Harbormaster Dana Webb, Not Enough, Ciomei’s Duffy 35, was found by fellow fisherman Lawrence Bray III about three-quarters of a mile away on Way Ledge, also known as White Ledge. Webb cautioned that much of the information he had was secondhand and subject to correction. Like others in the tight-knit community of fishermen, he was hoping for answers about the cause of the accident. >click to read< 10:27
Coast Guard says Maine lobsterman found dead in Jericho Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard says a lobsterman has died while fishing near Marshall Island in Jericho Bay off Stonington. The Portland Press Herald reports the body of 60-year-old Wayne “Butch” Ciomei was found in the water wrapped in a fishing line. His 36-foot lobster boat, the Chelsea Lynn, was aground and running. Ciomei was reported missing by his son at about 4:30 p.m. Friday. Coast Guard public affairs officer Chellsey Phillips says a call for help was sent to other boaters and a 47-foot rescue boat was sent to the scene. Ciomei was found by his son at about 5:30 p.m. >link<14:05
