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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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances of the tugboat rollover and sinking? Were there other crew members aboard?
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clue
Lead #2Has any wreckage or remains ever been recovered from Farragut Bay?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to the boating accident or rescue efforts?
David James Seelye, a 45-year-old man, 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 body was never recovered. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek any information about the circumstances of the boating accident or potential recovery efforts.
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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 sinking and disappearance
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 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:June 11, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous