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Vanished in the Bering Sea: The Tragic Disappearance of John McKerley from Dillingham
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Vanished in the Bering Sea: The Tragic Disappearance of John McKerley from Dillingham
Posted by admin on May 9, 2025, 20:31 37 0

A Life at Sea: Introducing John McKerley

John McKerley, a 39-year-old fisherman from Dillingham, Alaska, was among the five crew members aboard the 96-foot crab fishing vessel Lin-J. On March 18, 1999, the Lin-J capsized in heavy icing conditions approximately eight miles northwest of St. Paul Island in the Bering Sea. The entire crew, including McKerley, was lost in the incident. 

The Fateful Voyage of the Lin-J

The Lin-J was engaged in commercial crab fishing, a perilous occupation in the icy waters of the Bering Sea. On the day of the tragedy, the vessel encountered severe weather conditions that led to the accumulation of ice on its structure, ultimately causing it to capsize. Despite search and rescue efforts, none of the crew members were recovered. ...Read More

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