The person at the center of this case
James A Mills
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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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances that led to the Arctic Rose sinking 205 miles northwest of St. Paul Island?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other crew members aboard the Arctic Rose who survived or have information about the sinking?
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clue
Lead #3Has any wreckage or remains been recovered from the Arctic Rose that could provide clues about what happened?
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. Despite search and rescue efforts, Mills was never located and his fate remains unknown. The case remains open as investigators continue to seek information about the circumstances surrounding the vessel's sinking and any possible survivors.
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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
Last seen aboard Arctic Rose
James A Mills was last known to be on the fishing vessel Arctic Rose on April 2, 2001
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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