Three rescued following fire on recreational vessel off Naushon Island, Massachusetts

After waking up to a vessel fire Monday night, the family abandoned ship and swam to the nearby island, where they found a barn for shelter.

While walking along the beach, the son located the vessel’s marine radio, which had washed ashore.

The 30-foot (nine-metre) pleasure craft Third Wave departed from Eel Pond in Falmouth on Friday with a mother, father and son on board. They intended to remain anchored between Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard throughout the weekend before returning Tuesday afternoon.