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James A Mills

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James A Mills

Case
#1635
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001

Missing Person: James A Mills

Justice for James A Mills — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What caused the Arctic Rose to sink and were there any survivors or rescue operations?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there other crew members on the Arctic Rose who could provide details about the sinking?

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location
Lead #3

Has any wreckage or remains from the Arctic Rose been recovered that might provide clues?

James A Mills, a 23-year-old fisherman, went missing on April 2, 2001, when the fishing vessel Arctic Rose sank approximately 205 miles northwest of St. Paul Island in Alaska. The exact circumstances of the sinking and Mills' fate remain unknown, leaving his family and investigators searching for answers about what happened during this maritime disaster. Anyone with information about the Arctic Rose incident or Mills' whereabouts is urged to contact the Alaska State Troopers.

Case
#1635
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Alaska State Troopers

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NamUs case MP67233. Missing person: James A Mills.

Last known contact: 2001-04-02 in Dillingham, Dillingham, AK. Circumstances: James was last seen on fishing vessel Arctic Rose which sank 205 miles northwest of St.

Paul Island. Demographics: 23 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 010019662 | 2001-04-02.

Timeline of Events

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2001-04-02

Fishing vessel Arctic Rose sinks

James A Mills was last seen on the fishing vessel Arctic Rose when it sank approximately 205 miles northwest of St. Paul Island

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Case Information

Incident:April 2, 2001
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 2, 2001
Last Updated:May 21, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous