The person at the center of this case
Jay Wayne Ellis
Missing Person · Open
33 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Jay Wayne Ellis
Justice for Jay Wayne Ellis — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1What were the circumstances of the tugboat sinking? Were there witnesses to the capsizing?
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location
Lead #2Has a search been conducted in Farragut Bay for the vessel or any remains?
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clue
Lead #3Were there other crew members aboard the tugboat who survived and could provide details about the incident?
Jay Wayne Ellis, a 42-year-old man, went missing on November 21, 1992, after a tugboat he was aboard rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay near Fredrick Sound, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned in the incident, though his remains have never been recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the vessel or circumstances of the sinking is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP66563. Missing person: Jay Wayne Ellis.
Last known contact: 1992-11-21 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: Jay went missing and is presumed to have drowned after a tug boat rolled over and sank in the Farragut Bay in Fredrick Sound.
Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Jeans Flannel shirt. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 920078502.
Timeline of Events
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1992-11-21
Tugboat sinking and disappearance
Jay Wayne Ellis went missing after a tugboat rolled over and sank in Farragut Bay in Fredrick Sound. He is presumed to have drowned in the incident.
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 1992
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