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 #1What was the condition of the boat and traps when discovered? Were there signs of struggle or accident?
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clue
Lead #2Were there any witnesses who saw Swanton depart or observed activity in the area that day?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the exact time Swanton departed and when was the boat discovered? This gap is crucial to the investigation.
Swanton H. Wyman, Jr., a 47-year-old lobsterman, disappeared on October 5, 1981, after setting out alone from Phippsburg, Maine to haul traps. His boat was discovered that evening approximately 2.5 miles offshore with some traps still aboard, leading investigators to believe he fell overboard while working. Despite decades of investigation by Maine Marine Patrol, his fate remains unknown and the case remains open.
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location
Lead #4Why was the boat found 2.5 miles offshore? Does this distance and direction align with typical lobstering grounds?
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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. goes missing
Swanton departed alone to go lobstering from Phippsburg, Maine and never returned.
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1981-10-05
eveningBoat found offshore
His boat was located approximately 2.5 miles offshore straight out from Phippsburg with some traps aboard.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:June 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 1981
Last Updated:June 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2076339595
You can remain anonymous