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Missing Drone Boat Found Near Massachusetts After Drifting

Missing Drone Boat Found Near Massachusetts After Drifting

First seen 27 Oct 2026, 01:26 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 27, 2026 at 08:42 UTC
  • •The drone boat went missing on October 12, 2026, while monitoring algal blooms.
  • •It was found pinging 90 miles off Gloucester, Massachusetts, after drifting.
  • •A $5,000 reward was offered for information on its location.

A drone boat monitoring harmful algal blooms went missing on October 12, 2026, 30 nautical miles southeast of Frenchman Bay, Maine. It was later found pinging 90 miles off Gloucester, Massachusetts. The vessel, operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems, is 16 feet long and 4.5 feet wide. It is designed to float due to its float bags, which prevent sinking. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association had offered a $5,000 reward for its recovery. The boat is not considered a threat, but anyone who spots it is advised to report its location without attempting recovery.

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2026-10-12
Drone boat goes missing
The drone boat was last reported awaiting recharge 30 nautical miles southeast of Frenchman Bay, Maine.
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2026-10-24
Reward offered for recovery
The Maine Lobstermen’s Association announced a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the missing drone boat.
Bangordailynews
2026-10-26
Drone boat found
The missing drone boat was located pinging 90 miles off Gloucester, Massachusetts, after drifting from its last known position.
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What is the current status of the drone boat?
The drone boat has been found pinging near Gloucester, Massachusetts, after going missing.
Who operates the drone boat?
The drone boat is operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Northeastern Regional Association of Coastal Ocean Observing Systems.
What should I do if I spot the drone boat?
If you spot the drone boat, report its location to Mike Brosnahan at [email protected] or 508-289-3633.