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Calvin A. Palm
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Calvin A. Palm
Justice for Calvin A. Palm — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1Why did Calvin not attempt to grab the life ring that was thrown to him?
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Lead #2What were the sea conditions and circumstances that led to him being knocked overboard?
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Lead #3Were there other crew members present who witnessed the incident and could provide additional details?
Calvin A. Palm, a 27-year-old fisherman, was knocked overboard by a wave from the fishing vessel Northern Orion on February 8, 1989, approximately 38 miles southwest of St. Paul Island, Alaska. A life ring was thrown to him, but he made no attempts to grab it, and he was not recovered. The circumstances of why he did not attempt rescue remain unclear, and the case has never been resolved.
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NamUs case MP67077. Missing person: Calvin A.
Palm. Last known contact: 1989-02-08 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK.
Circumstances: Calvin was knocked overboard by a wave from a fishing vessel Northern Orion 38 mi southwest of St Paul Island. A life ring was thrown but he made no attempts to grab it.
Demographics: 27 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 6 ft 3 in, 210 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890009800.
Timeline of Events
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1989-02-08
Knocked Overboard
Calvin A. Palm was knocked overboard by a wave from the fishing vessel Northern Orion, 38 miles southwest of St. Paul Island. A life ring was thrown but he made no attempts to grab it.
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 1989
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 1989
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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