
The person at the center of this case
Harry Lee Bellard
Justice for Harry Lee Bellard — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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What were the circumstances of the M/V Steadfast sinking and were there other crew members aboard?
Were any remains or wreckage recovered from the vessel sinking that could help determine the fate of Harry Lee Bellard?
Were there any witnesses to the sinking or rescue efforts that could provide information about survivors?
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 exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and it is unknown whether he survived the vessel sinking or perished in the incident. Anyone with information about Harry Lee Bellard or the sinking of the M/V Steadfast 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.
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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