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Christopher John Clark

The person at the center of this case

Christopher John Clark

Case
#1637
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person · Open
39 years waiting · since 1987

Missing Person: Christopher John Clark

Justice for Christopher John Clark — the trail went cold in 1987, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

What were the circumstances that caused the fishing vessel Jamie Lynn to sink while under tow?

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person
Lead #2

Were Anton Kochergin and Isaac Zacharof ever located, or do they remain missing alongside Christopher Clark?

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evidence
Lead #3

What investigation was conducted into the vessel's sinking and the disappearances of the three crew members?

Christopher John Clark, a 30-year-old fisherman, went missing on April 21, 1987, when the fishing vessel Jamie Lynn sank while being towed to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Two other crew members, Anton Kochergin and Isaac Zacharof, also disappeared in the same incident. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances surrounding the vessel's sinking and the fate of the three missing men remain unclear, making this a significant maritime mystery in Alaska's fishing history.

Case
#1637
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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More leads to consider

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clue
Lead #4

Are there any maritime records, salvage reports, or witness accounts from the towing operation that could explain what happened?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP67229. Missing person: Christopher John Clark.

Last known contact: 1987-04-21 in Dutch Harbor, Aleutians West, AK. Circumstances: Christopher went missing from fishing vessel Jamie Lynn which sank while being towed to Dutch Harbor from St.

Paul. Also missing is Anton Kochergin and Isaac Zacharof.

Demographics: 30 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.

Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 8726858.

Timeline of Events

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1987-04-21

Vessel Sinks

Christopher John Clark went missing when the fishing vessel Jamie Lynn sank while being towed to Dutch Harbor from St. Paul. Two other crew members, Anton Kochergin and Isaac Zacharof, also disappeared in the incident.

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Case Information

Incident:April 21, 1987
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 21, 1987
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous