In the late summer of 1972, a fishing trip off the coast of Kaneohe, Hawaii, ended in mystery for 33-year-old Arthur Allen and his friend, Moses Kahiapo. On August 16th, the two men launched a 17-foot white Reinell fiberglass boat from the Heeia Kea Pier. Their plan was to spend the day trolling for aku, approximately 15 to 20 miles offshore. Allen, described as a man of Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and White/Caucasian descent with blond hair and green eyes, was reportedly wearing blue
'Primo' shorts, a white t-shirt, and a black baseball-style cap. The day was anticipated to be one of routine and recreation, a common pastime in the tranquil waters of Oahu.
As the day wore on and the men did not return as expected, concern grew among their families and the local community. It became tragically clear that Allen and Kahiapo were missing, and an extensive search was initiated. The vastness of the Pacific Ocean posed a significant challenge to the search and rescue efforts. For weeks, there was no sign of the two men or their vessel. The hope of finding them alive began to fade with each passing day. The only clue left behind on land was Allen's truck, which was found parked at the Heeia Kea Pier where the journey began.
The search eventually yielded a somber discovery. On October 3, 1972, nearly seven weeks after they were last seen, the United States Coast Guard located the abandoned 17-foot boat at sea. The recovery of the vessel, however, provided no answers as to the fate of Arthur Allen and Moses Kahiapo. There was no sign of the two fishermen, and the circumstances that led to their disappearance from the boat remain unknown. Decades have passed since that August day, and the case of Arthur Allen and his friend remains an unresolved and sorrowful mystery, a haunting reminder of the unpredictable power of the sea and the enduring pain of not knowing what became of loved ones.Last Seen: Aug 16, 1972
