Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66823)
In the unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, the story of Kevin James Clark, a 25-year-old male from Ferndale, Washington, became eternally entwined with the tragic fate of the F/V St. George. On January 4, 1992, Clark, along with five other crew members, was aboard the 94-foot crab vessel after it departed from Dutch Harbor, Alaska, heading for the treacherous crab grounds.
Communication from the vessel ceased, and what was meant to be a routine fishing expedition turned into a harrowing mystery off the coast of Cold Bay, Alaska. The last known contact with the St. George was on that fateful January day, leaving families and authorities with a profound sense of uncertainty and loss.
The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Kevin Clark and his fellow crewmen point to a sudden and catastrophic event. The F/V St. George is believed to have sunk approximately 152 nautical miles north of Unimak Pass. An extensive search and rescue operation was launched in a desperate attempt to find the vessel and its crew. Despite these exhaustive efforts, neither the St. George nor any of the men aboard were ever located. The only piece of evidence recovered was the vessel's empty life raft, discovered on January 5, 1992, a stark and silent testament to the tragedy that had unfolded. The men who vanished alongside Kevin Clark were George Dahl, Terry James, Sean McWethy, David Parkes, and Brian Schouten.
The disappearance of the F/V St. George and its six-man crew serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by those who make their living on the tempestuous Alaskan seas. The case, investigated by the Alaska State Troopers, remains a painful open wound for the families of the lost fishermen. With no vessel wreckage or remains ever found, the exact cause of the sinking is unknown, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and enduring grief. The story of Kevin Clark and his crewmates is one of many that highlight the unforgiving nature of the Bering Sea and the profound sacrifices made by commercial fishermen.Last Seen: Jan 4, 1992
