Kenneth Krumal Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 20, 2024

Kenneth

Krumal

66

32

71 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, a tragedy unfolded on November 22, 1991, that led to the disappearance of 32-year-old Kenneth Gerard Krumal of Dillingham, Alaska. He was the skipper of the 94-foot crab fishing vessel, the Harvey G, which was navigating the treacherous seas approximately 100 miles north of Cold Bay. The vessel, caught in the grip of what was described as bad weather, ultimately sank, taking its crew down with it. This catastrophic event claimed the lives of all four crew members aboard, leaving behind a wake of loss and unanswered questions for their families and the tight-knit Alaskan fishing community. The Harvey G was not the only vessel to fall victim to the perilous conditions of the Bering Sea that year. The maritime community in Alaska faced a string of losses, highlighting the inherent dangers of the profession. On that same fateful day, the Harvey G was lost with its entire crew, which included, along with skipper Ken Krumal, Johnny Morgan of Seattle, Shaun Nelson Crane, and Timothy Caudill. The incident serves as a somber reminder of the power of the northern seas and the risks that fishermen undertake to make their living. Investigations and reports from such maritime disasters often point to the sudden and overwhelming nature of the events, leaving little to no time for distress calls or escape. The disappearance of Kenneth Krumal and his crew is a poignant illustration of the perils faced by those who work on the water. The case remains a painful memory for the families and the community, a testament to the lives lost to the unforgiving sea. The Alaska State Troopers investigated the disappearance, but with the vessel and its crew lost to the depths, many questions surrounding the final moments of the Harvey G remain unanswered. The incident is one of several maritime losses in 1991, a year that saw numerous vessels and lives claimed by the turbulent Alaskan waters, leaving an indelible mark on the state's commercial fishing industry.

Nov 23, 1991

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77545

Alaska State Troopers

Anchorage

Alaska

Anchorage Borough

99507

Malia Miller

Missing Persons Clearinghouse Manager

5700 East Tudor Road, Alaska

9072695511

State

Law Enforcement

910078230

Alaska State Troopers

8906

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/23/2026