The person at the center of this case
Thomas Gilbert
Missing Person · Open
63 years waiting · since 1963
Missing Person: Thomas Gilbert
Justice for Thomas Gilbert — the trail went cold in 1963, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What was the Trojan's condition and purpose in King Cove on January 24, 1963?
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witness
Lead #2Who else was aboard or near the Trojan when Thomas boarded at 3:00 AM?
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evidence
Lead #3Why were the searches of the area unsuccessful—what areas were actually searched?
Thomas Gilbert, a 31-year-old Alaska Native man, disappeared on January 24, 1963, after boarding the vessel Trojan in King Cove, Alaska at 3:00 AM. Despite searches of the area, no trace of him was found. Over six decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and information from anyone familiar with the Trojan or events that night could help resolve this long-standing mystery.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Did Thomas have any reason to leave King Cove, or was his disappearance unexpected?
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person
Lead #5Are there any surviving crew members or witnesses from the Trojan who could provide details?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP161753. Missing person: Thomas Gilbert.
Last known contact: 1963-01-24 in King Cove, Aleutians East, AK. Circumstances: Thomas was last seen at 0300 hours when he went aboard the vessel Trojan in King Cove.
Searches of the area were unsuccessful in locating him. Demographics: 31 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | AK26079445 | 1963-01-24.
Timeline of Events
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1963-01-24
03:00Last seen boarding vessel
Thomas Gilbert was last seen at 0300 hours when he went aboard the vessel Trojan in King Cove
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Case Information
Incident:January 24, 1963 at 3:00 AM
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 24, 1963 at 3:00 AM
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