News about Gough Island, which lies 350 kms (220 miles) SSE of Tristan da Cunha.

Gough Restoration Programme 2021 Start

The postponed restoration programme has resumed in 2021 with the first team members arriving at Gough Island.
13-Feb-2021
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Stamp issue: The Sword of Peace

Stamps commemorating 50 years since the award of the Sword of Peace to RFA Ennerdale for its part in an emergency search operation at Gough Island.
27-Nov-2020
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RSPB announce programme to go ahead in 2021

Long-awaited project to eliminate seabird-eating invasive mice ready to go.
25-Nov-2020
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Gough Island focus in Island Restoration News

October 2020 magazine available for download
9-Nov-2020
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RSPB Team depart Gough Island

Biologists report on their work on the World Heritage island
27-Oct-2020
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MFV Geo Searcher Castaways on Gough Island

First photo of the crew of the wrecked MFV Geo Searcher at the Gough Island Meteorological Station.
20-Oct-2020
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Message from the Governor, Philip Rushbrook

The Governor sends his regrets at the loss of the Geo Searcher, expresses his support in the aftermath, and thanks the Tristan community and South African authorities for assisting the crew.
20-Oct-2020
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Geo Searcher – Rescue Operation Update

SAMSA press release reporting the dispatch of the SA Agulhas II on 16th October 2020 to pick up the shipwrecked crew from Gough.
16-Oct-2020
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MFV Geo Searcher wrecked off Gough Island

Vessel hits a rock - all aboard rescued
15-Oct-2020
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