The person at the center of this case
Lawrence J. Tousignant
Missing Person · Unsolved
34 years waiting · since 1991
Missing Person: Lawrence J. Tousignant
Justice for Lawrence J. Tousignant — the trail went cold in 1991, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of the F/V Tonquin sinking and were any remains recovered?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other crew members aboard who witnessed the sinking and could provide details about Tousignant's final moments?
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location
Lead #3Why was the vessel operating 30 miles east of Sitkalidak Island and what was the cause of the sinking?
Lawrence J. Tousignant, a 40-year-old commercial fisherman, went missing on October 13, 1991, when the fishing vessel F/V Tonquin sank approximately 30 miles east of Sitkalidak Island, Alaska. He was last seen on deck during the vessel's sinking and is presumed deceased. Despite decades passing, the exact circumstances of his disappearance and whether remains were ever recovered remain unclear, making this case a reminder of the dangers faced by Alaska's fishing fleet.
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NamUs case MP67227. Missing person: Lawrence J.
Tousignant. Last known contact: 1991-10-13 in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK.
Circumstances: Lawrence is missing and presumed to be deceased when F/V Tonquin sank 30 mi E of Sitkalidak Island. Last seen on deck of the vessel.
Demographics: 40 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possibly wearing Harley Davidson t-shirt Jeans Full survival suit. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 910067468.
Timeline of Events
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1991-10-13
F/V Tonquin Sinking
Lawrence J. Tousignant was last seen on deck of the fishing vessel F/V Tonquin when it sank approximately 30 miles east of Sitkalidak Island, Alaska. He is presumed to be deceased.
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Case Information
Incident:October 13, 1991
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 13, 1991
Last Updated:May 21, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
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