William Vernon Smith, 78, was last seen on January 19, 2013, departing from Marathon, Florida, aboard a 35-foot sailing vessel named *Blondie*. Smith, along with his companion, Thomas Lee Brewer, told friends they planned to sail to the Caribbean, possibly Jamaica. The two men never returned, and their disappearance went unnoticed for weeks until family members reported them missing on March 1, 2013.
Following the report, the U.S. Coast Guard conducted an extensive search but found no trace of the men or their vessel. There was no indication that they had entered any foreign ports, and the fate of both men remains a mystery. Given the circumstances and the lack of any further evidence, Smith and Brewer are presumed lost at sea. Smith, who was in poor health at the time, and Brewer's disappearance continues to be classified as a case of "lost or injured missing."
Despite the search efforts, no definitive clues have surfaced, and their disappearance remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Jan 19, 2013
