SAN FELIPE, Mexico — The seven U.S. tourists still missing two days after their boat capsized off Mexico’s coast went to sea as they had for several years for the Independence Day holiday: They wanted to fish and have a good time.

At least one American tourist, besides the seven missing, was found dead and identified as Leslie Yee, 65, of Ceres, Calif.

On Tuesday, the shipmates who survived the wreck awaited word as the Mexican navy and the U.S. Coast Guard expanded their search in the Gulf of California, holding out hope that the missing were able to survive in the gulf’s balmy waters.

Mexican Navy Capt. Ruben Bustos said they are increasing resources and moving their search area south of Gonzaga Bay, a coastal town south of the port of San Felipe where efforts were concentrated Monday.

Rescue teams are also coordinating efforts with officials across the gulf in the northern state of Sonora because shipwreck survivors in the region sometimes are swept far away by fast tides.

A sudden storm struck early Sunday, capsizing the 115-foot vessel, the Erik.

The navy and other fishing boats plucked 19 fishermen and all 16 crew members from the water late Sunday.

The vessel sank about 60 miles south of San Felipe.