James Day Missing Person Case

Mar 28, 2019

Feb 13, 2024

James

Day

85

50

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the autumn of 1990, a 50-year-old man named James Lawrence Day, an experienced fisherman and the owner and operator of the fishing vessel 'Days End', vanished into the waters off the coast of Alaska. He was last seen on September 27, 1990, near Montague Island. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 69 inches tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He had a scar on his right knee and was believed to have been wearing brown rain gear. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are tied to the discovery of his boat, which was found capsized in the challenging waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The official report from the Alaska State Troopers indicates that the F/V 'Days End' was located overturned on the northwest end of Montague Island. The discovery prompted immediate concern for the well-being of James Day, who was the sole occupant of the vessel. Authorities and likely fellow members of the tight-knit Alaskan fishing community initiated several searches of the area in the hopes of finding him. Despite these exhaustive efforts, which would have scoured the rugged coastline and the unforgiving sea, no trace of James Day was ever found. The vastness of the ocean and the unpredictable nature of the weather in that region can often make search and rescue operations incredibly difficult, and sadly, in this case, they were unsuccessful. The disappearance of James Day is a somber reminder of the inherent dangers faced by those who make their living on the sea, particularly in the demanding environment of Alaskan waters. The capsizing of a vessel can happen suddenly, leaving little time for those aboard to react or send out a distress signal. With no witnesses to the event and the vastness of the search area, the exact sequence of events that led to the 'Days End' overturning remains unknown. The case is a poignant illustration of a person lost to the sea, leaving behind unanswered questions and a lingering sense of loss for those who knew him. The investigation, led by the Alaska State Troopers, remains a testament to the efforts made to bring him home, but the unforgiving nature of the ocean has held the final answers to this day.

Sep 27, 1990

Montegue Island

Alaska

Valdez–Cordova Census Area

No

48879

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

900066221

1990-09-28

Alaska State Troopers

Brown

Blue

Blue

No

07/18/2026