Lawrence Rediess, age 43, was last seen on February 1, 1972, in Freeport, Texas. He was aboard the SS V.A. Fogg, a vessel en route from Freeport to Galveston, when the ship tragically exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico. Rediess, along with other crew members, was presumed missing following the disaster. Despite search efforts by the U.S. Coast Guard and additional investigations into the incident, no trace of Rediess was found.
The sinking of the SS V.A.
Fogg, which occurred roughly 50 miles offshore, was a significant event that led to the loss of all crew members aboard, including Rediess. While some remains were recovered, Rediess was never located. His case remains open, classified as a missing person, with records kept by the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and other databases to ensure his case is not forgotten.
This disappearance highlights the dangers faced by maritime workers and the long-lasting impact of such tragedies on families and communities, who continue to search for closure.Last Seen: Feb 1, 1972
