The person at the center of this case
Harry Lee Bellard
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Harry Lee Bellard
Justice for Harry Lee Bellard — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What were the exact circumstances of the M/V Steadfast sinking and were all crew members accounted for?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members or witnesses aboard the vessel who could provide details about what happened to Bellard?
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location
Lead #3Has the wreck site been thoroughly searched and investigated for any remains or evidence?
Harry Lee Bellard, a 50-year-old man, went missing on September 23, 1989, when the fishing vessel M/V Steadfast sank approximately 60 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska, near Kayak Island. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he was lost at sea during the vessel sinking or if other factors were involved. Despite decades passing, the case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and information about what happened to Bellard that day could still help resolve this long-standing mystery.
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Lead #4Why has this case remained unresolved for over three decades—what specific information is still needed?
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NamUs case MP67247. Missing person: Harry Lee Bellard.
Last known contact: 1989-09-23 in Cordova, Chugach, AK. Circumstances: Harry was last seen on 09/23/1989 when M/V Steadfast sank NW of southern tip of Kayak Island, approx 60 mi SE of Cordova Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 165 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890070905.
Timeline of Events
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1989-09-23
M/V Steadfast Sinks
Harry Lee Bellard was last seen when the fishing vessel M/V Steadfast sank northwest of the southern tip of Kayak Island, approximately 60 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska.
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Case Information
Incident:September 23, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 23, 1989
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous