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.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🚗
vehicle
Lead #1Why was the boat motor in the upward position and what does this indicate about the circumstances of disappearance?
🔍
evidence
Lead #2Was the life jacket found onboard worn or unused, and could this provide clues about what happened?
📍
location
Lead #3What search efforts were conducted in the waters around Sasby Island and Wrangell Narrows after the boat was discovered?
Harry Rodrick Merriam, a 78-year-old man, went missing on February 11, 2005, after failing to return from a boating trip across Wrangell Narrows near Petersburg, Alaska. His boat was found adrift near Sasby Island with the motor raised and a life jacket onboard, suggesting a possible accident or emergency. He is presumed deceased, but the exact circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and the case remains open.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
💡
clue
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw the boat or Merriam on the day of disappearance or in the days prior?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
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
👤
2005-02-11
Harry Merriam reported overdue from boating trip
Harry Rodrick Merriam failed to return from a boating trip across Wrangell Narrows in Petersburg, Alaska.
🔍
2005-02-11
Boat found adrift near Sasby Island
Searchers located Merriam's boat on the northeast side of Sasby Island adrift with motor in upward position and a life jacket onboard.
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:February 11, 2005
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
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:February 11, 2005
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