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James Hugghins Missing Person Case

Last seen in Freeport, Texas on Feb 01, 1972

Victim Details

Dec 14, 2017

Apr 05, 2024

James

Hugghins

111

57

60 inches

75 inches

100 lbs

300 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 01, 1972

Freeport

Texas

Brazoria County

77023

Unknown

223

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

Angelton

Texas

Brazoria County

77515

3602 County Road 45, Texas

9798492441

County

Law Enforcement

https://brazoriacountytx.gov/departments/sheriff-s-office

2003-11-1578

Brazoria County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

07/27/2026


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James Hugghins, a 57-year-old man, went missing on February 1, 1972, while serving as the 3rd Assistant Engineer aboard the SS **V.A. Fogg**, a ship that tragically suffered multiple explosions and subsequently sank en route from Freeport, Texas, to Galveston. The disaster claimed the lives of Hugghins and other crew members. Despite recovery efforts, Hugghins’ body was never found, and he remains listed as a missing person. His disappearance is officially registered with the National Missing ...
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Last Seen: Feb 01, 1972

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