The person at the center of this case
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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evidence
Lead #1Why did Calvin make no attempts to grab the life ring that was thrown to him? Was he injured, unconscious, or unable to respond?
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clue
Lead #2What were the exact sea conditions and weather at the time of the incident that caused the wave to knock him overboard?
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witness
Lead #3Were there other crew members aboard the Northern Orion who witnessed the incident and could provide details about his behavior in the water?
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 never recovered. The circumstances of why he did not attempt to save himself and his ultimate fate remain unknown, making this a significant maritime mystery in Alaska's fishing history.
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location
Lead #4Has any search been conducted in the waters southwest of St. Paul Island, and what ocean currents might have affected his location?
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Source Narrative
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 from fishing vessel
Calvin A. Palm was knocked overboard by a wave from the fishing vessel Northern Orion, approximately 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 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 8, 1989
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous