The person at the center of this case
Swanton H. Wyman, Jr.
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Swanton H. Wyman, Jr.
Justice for Swanton H. Wyman, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were some traps still aboard the boat? What condition were they in and what does this reveal about when he fell overboard?
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clue
Lead #2Were there any signs of struggle, injury, or equipment failure on the boat that might explain the circumstances?
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witness
Lead #3Did any other boats or fishermen in the area that day witness anything unusual or see Swanton's vessel?
Swanton H. Wyman, Jr., a 47-year-old lobsterman, disappeared on October 5, 1981, while working alone off the coast of Phippsburg, Maine. His boat was discovered that evening approximately 2.5 miles offshore with some traps still aboard, and investigators believe he fell overboard while hauling traps. Despite the passage of decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unresolved, and his remains have never been recovered.
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timeline
Lead #4What was the exact time Swanton departed and when was the boat discovered? This gap is critical to understanding the timeline.
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NamUs case MP55347. Missing person: Swanton H.
Wyman, Jr.. Last known contact: 1981-10-05 in Phippsburg, Sagadahoc, ME.
Circumstances: Swanton went out alone to go lobstering and never returned. His boat was found that evening with some traps aboard; he is believed to have fallen overboard while hauling traps.
His boat was located about 2.5 miles off shore straight out from Phippsburg. Demographics: 47 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 185 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Green hooded sweatshirt, orange rain pants; Footwear: Black knee high boots.
Investigating agency: Maine Marine Patrol - Augusta Headquarters | 81-1005 | 1981-10-05.
Timeline of Events
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1981-10-05
Swanton Wyman departs for lobstering
Swanton H. Wyman, Jr. went out alone to go lobstering and never returned.
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1981-10-05
eveningBoat found offshore
His boat was located approximately 2.5 miles off shore straight out from Phippsburg with some traps aboard.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2076339595
You can remain anonymous