Edward Haynes Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Jul 23, 2024

Edward

Haynes

64

40

74 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, the story of Edward F. Haynes, a 40-year-old man from Dillingham, Alaska, became one of many left to the depths. On April 2, 2001, Haynes, along with 14 other crew members, vanished with the sinking of the fishing vessel Arctic Rose. The 92-foot trawler was approximately 205 miles northwest of St. Paul Island when it was lost to the sea. The vessel, which had departed from Seattle, was harvesting rock sole when it sent out an emergency signal in the early morning hours. The sinking of the Arctic Rose stands as one of the most tragic commercial fishing accidents in recent history, prompting an extensive investigation by the United States Coast Guard. The circumstances surrounding the vessel's rapid descent into the 428-foot-deep waters were scrutinized in the aftermath. Investigations suggested that a combination of severe weather, with 45-knot winds and 24-foot waves, and potential safety oversights may have contributed to the catastrophe. A Coast Guard report concluded that a watertight door being left open likely led to the rapid flooding of the vessel. It is believed that waves began crashing through the open door, leading to a cascade of flooding that sank the ship in a matter of minutes. The investigation also noted that the vessel had undergone significant structural changes without a new stability analysis being performed. This, coupled with an inexperienced crew, some of whom were foreign nationals working under assumed names, painted a grim picture of the vessel's final voyage. The loss of the Arctic Rose and its entire crew sent ripples of grief through their communities and highlighted the perilous nature of commercial fishing. In the wake of the tragedy, wrongful death lawsuits were filed on behalf of all 15 crewmen, alleging negligence on the part of the vessel's owners for the un-assessed alterations. Of the entire crew, only the body of the captain was ever recovered, leaving the families of the other 14 men, including Edward Haynes, without closure. The incident served as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who make their living on the sea and prompted calls for improved safety regulations within the fishing industry. The story of Edward Haynes and the Arctic Rose is a somber tale of lives lost at sea, an event that underscores the immense power of nature and the critical importance of maritime safety.

Apr 02, 2001

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77514

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

010019662

2001-04-02

Alaska State Troopers

Black

Blue

Blue

07/04/2026