The person at the center of this case
Harry Rodrick Merriam
Missing Person · Open - Presumed Deceased
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Harry Rodrick Merriam
Justice for Harry Rodrick Merriam — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the boat motor in the upward position and what does this indicate about the circumstances of his disappearance?
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evidence
Lead #2Was the life jacket found on the boat worn or unused, and what does this suggest about whether Merriam entered the water?
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location
Lead #3What currents and conditions exist in Wrangell Narrows that might have carried the boat to Sasby Island?
Harry Rodrick Merriam, a 78-year-old man, went missing on February 11, 2005, after being reported overdue from a boating trip across Wrangell Narrows near Petersburg, Alaska. His boat was found adrift near Sasby Island with the motor in the upward position and a life jacket onboard, suggesting a possible accident or emergency at sea. He is presumed deceased, but the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown and the case remains open.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to the boating trip or observations of the boat or Merriam on February 11, 2005?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP66692. Missing person: Harry Rodrick Merriam.
Last known contact: 2005-02-11 in Petersburg, Petersburg, AK. Circumstances: Harry went missing after he was reported overdue on a boating trip across Wrangell Narrows.
Searchers located his boat on the northeast side of Sasby Island adrift with its motor in the upward position. A life jacket was found onboard.
He is presumed to be deceased. Demographics: 78 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Ball cap; Clothing: Green rain gear Hip waders; Eyewear: Glasses; Footwear: Size 7 Extra Tuff Boots.
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 050011065 | 2005-02-11.
Timeline of Events
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2005-02-11
Harry Merriam reported overdue from boating trip
Harry Rodrick Merriam was reported overdue on a boating trip across Wrangell Narrows in Petersburg, Alaska.
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2005-02-11
Boat discovered adrift near Sasby Island
Searchers located Merriam's boat on the northeast side of Sasby Island adrift with its motor in the upward position and a life jacket onboard.
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 2005
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:February 11, 2005
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous