Kenneth Nelson Stone, a 38-year-old fisherman, went missing on June 13, 1970, after departing for a lobster fishing trip from Owls Head, Maine. Early that morning, Stone set out alone in his 25-foot boat. By mid-morning, the Coast Guard was notified that his boat had been found aground on a ledge near Marblehead Island at the entrance to Penobscot Bay. The throttle was still in the full-on position, but the engine had stopped.
Near the scene, a jacket belonging to Stone and a vacuum bottle of hot coffee were discovered floating in the water, along with a freshly baited lobster trap close to the boat. Despite an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, a helicopter, and over 20 local lobster boats, Stone was never found, and authorities eventually presumed he had drowned.
Stone's disappearance remains a mystery, as no further evidence or remains were recovered. The circumstances surrounding the incident—such as the position of the boat and the floating personal items—leave many questions unanswered. Stone's case is still classified as missing, with the assumption that he was lost at sea.
Last Seen: Jun 13, 1970
