The body of Thomas Kent Smith, 72, of Nova Scotia, was recovered from the shore of Isle au Haut this morning.  Mr. Smith was sailing with two others, Robert and Sandra Comeau of New Hampshire, when their sailboat ran aground early this morning.

The Comeaus called 911 at approximately 3:00 am to report that they were stranded on shore near Cape Ann Ledge on the southern end of Isle au Haut after their 40 foot sailboat began to break apart on the rocks.  Marine Patrol responded and located the Comeaus and the body of Mr. Smith on the shore.

The Comeaus reported that they located Mr. Smith’s body in the water after the boat broke apart and they were able to pull him to shore where he was recovered by Marine Patrol at approximately 5:00 am.  They reported that all three had been in the water for over an hour.  All three were wearing life jackets.

Mr. Smith’s body was transported by the Marine Patrol to Stonington and will be examined by an Ellsworth funeral home by the Office of Chief Medical Examiner.