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 and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
The sinking of the **V.A. Fogg** has been well-documented as a maritime tragedy, leading to a prolonged search for the crew, but due to the scale of the explosion, many were never recovered. Hugghins, who had been working on this oil tanker, was among those who disappeared without a trace. His case highlights the dangers of maritime work, particularly in the oil and gas sector during that period.
Decades later, his case is still listed as unresolved, with no further developments regarding his remains or the remains of several other crew members.Last Seen: Feb 1, 1972
