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Vanished in the Bering Sea: The Tragic Disappearance of George Brandenburg and the Crew of the F/V Barbarossa
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Vanished in the Bering Sea: The Tragic Disappearance of George Brandenburg and the Crew of the F/V Barbarossa
Posted by admin on May 13, 2025, 21:51 120 0

A Routine Voyage Turns Tragic

On February 10, 1991, the 98-foot steel crab fishing vessel Barbarossa vanished in the Bering Sea, approximately 30 miles west of St. George Island. The vessel, skippered by 39-year-old George Brandenburg of Kodiak, Alaska, was on a routine crabbing expedition. The crew included Dennis Olberding, Donald Bright, Darrell Gross, Brian McPherson, and Timothy Schmitt. Despite favorable weather conditions, the vessel disappeared without a trace, prompting an extensive search operation. 

The Search Efforts

The U.S. Coast Guard launched a massive search covering over 12,500 square miles. Two C-130 aircraft, the cutter Munro, and a helicopter scoured the area. Despite these efforts, no debris, oil slicks, or any signs of the vessel were found. The absence of evidence left families and authorities baffled. ...Read More

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