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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evidence
Lead #1What was the condition of the boat and traps that might indicate how he fell overboard?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any other boats or witnesses in the area that evening who might have seen what happened?
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clue
Lead #3Has any personal debris or equipment from Wyman ever washed ashore in the decades since?
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 lobster traps still aboard, and he is believed to have fallen overboard while hauling traps. Despite decades passing, questions remain about the exact circumstances of his disappearance and whether any additional evidence might surface.
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Source Narrative
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 H. Wyman, Jr. disappears
Swanton went out alone to go lobstering and never returned from Phippsburg, Maine.
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1981-10-05
eveningBoat discovered
His boat was found approximately 2.5 miles offshore with some lobster traps aboard.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2076339595
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