Iroquois, John Henry's Yacht, Scene of Apparent Suicide
Boston police are currently investigating a death that took place on a yacht that is owned by John Henry, the owner of the Boston Red Sox, as well as the English Premier League soccer team Liverpool.
Local reports indicate that investigators are currently looking into the death of a male in what has been described as a suicide. The victim is thought to be a crew member who worked on the yacht Iroquois when it was docked at Rowes Wharf.
Boston police spokeswoman Cheryl Fiandaca said firefighters and police responded to the Iroquois for a medical emergency around noon on Monday and that no other crew members where on board at the time of death.
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Fiandaca said rescuers found a 28-to-30-year-old male in cardiac arrest. Efforts were made to revive him, but he was later pronounced dead.
The Red Sox issued a statement saying a "crew member ... apparently took his life aboard the vessel" and noting that no one was aboard except for crew at the time.
"Mr. Henry and the members of the Boston Red Sox are saddened by the news and send deepest condolences to his family," the statement said.
The 164-foot-long vessel is docked at 30 Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. In 2011, Henry sought to sell the yacht for $28 million, Forbes magazine reported.
Herny, who runs Henry's Fenway Sports Group, took control of Liverpool in October 2010 and is a frequent spectator for both teams. This year Liverpool finished sixth in the EPL and qualified for the Europa League tournament.
Henry's other major sports franchise, the Red Sox, are currently in first place in their division and are currently 13 games over .500 with a 35-23 record.
