The person at the center of this case
David James Seelye
Missing Person · Open
33 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: David James Seelye
Justice for David James Seelye — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Were any remains or personal effects recovered from the tugboat wreck or surrounding waters?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members aboard the tugboat who could provide details about the incident?
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clue
Lead #3What caused the tugboat to roll over and sink—was it weather, mechanical failure, or another factor?
David James Seelye, a 45-year-old male, went missing on November 21, 1992, after a tugboat he was aboard rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay near Hyder, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned in the incident, though his remains were never recovered. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek any information that might help confirm his fate or locate remains.
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NamUs case MP67266. Missing person: David James Seelye.
Last known contact: 1992-11-21 in Prince of Wales, Prince of Wales – Hyder, AK. Circumstances: David went missing and is presumed to have drowned after a tug boat rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay in Fredrick Sound.
Demographics: 45 years, Male, Uncertain. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Jeans Flannel shirt. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 920078502.
Timeline of Events
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1992-11-21
Tugboat incident and presumed drowning
David James Seelye went missing after a tugboat rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay in Fredrick Sound near Hyder, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned.
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous