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Harry Lee Bellard
Missing Person · Open
36 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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Lead #1What were the circumstances of the M/V Steadfast sinking and were there other crew members aboard?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any survivors from the vessel who could provide information about Harry's final moments?
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Lead #3Has any wreckage or remains been recovered from the sinking site that could help determine Harry's fate?
Harry Lee Bellard, a 50-year-old man, disappeared on September 23, 1989, when the fishing vessel M/V Steadfast sank approximately 60 miles southeast of Cordova, Alaska, near Kayak Island. The exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he survived the sinking or perished in the waters. Anyone with information about Harry's fate or potential survival is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.
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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:July 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 23, 1989
Last Updated:July 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous