Timothy Caudill Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 20, 2024

Timothy

Caudill

59

25

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, a devoted 25-year-old fisherman named Timothy Dane Caudill vanished on November 22, 1991. Originally from Dillingham, Alaska, a city known for its deep roots in the fishing industry, Timothy was aboard the 94-foot crab fishing vessel, the Harvey G, when tragedy struck. The vessel sank in severe weather conditions approximately 100 miles north of Cold Bay, taking its entire crew with it into the frigid depths. At the time of his disappearance, Timothy was described as being 74 inches tall, weighing around 200 pounds, with blond or strawberry-blond hair and green eyes. His loved ones held onto hope, but the perilous sea held its secrets close. The F/V Harvey G was navigating the treacherous Bering Sea when it succumbed to the elements and sank. Along with Timothy Caudill, three other crewmen were lost: skipper Ken Krumal, Johnny Morgan of Seattle, and Shaun Nelson Crane. The unforgiving weather that day proved too much for the vessel, leading to its sinking and the loss of all four souls on board. In the tight-knit community of Alaskan fishermen, where the dangers of the sea are an ever-present reality, the loss of the Harvey G and its crew was a devastating blow, a stark reminder of the power of nature. Following the sinking of the Harvey G, an extensive search was launched in a desperate attempt to locate the vessel and any survivors. Despite the efforts of search and rescue teams, no trace of the crew was ever found. The vast expanse of the Bering Sea offered no clues, and the men were lost to the waves. Timothy Caudill had distinctive scars on his upper left arm and abdomen, and it is believed he may have been wearing clothing from the 'North Pacific Supply Co.' at the time of the incident. The case remains a painful open wound for the families of the lost crewmen, a somber maritime tragedy that underscores the perils faced by those who make their living on the sea. The disappearance of Timothy Caudill and his fellow crew members serves as a permanent and heartbreaking reminder of the day the Harvey G was claimed by the Bering Sea.

Nov 22, 1991

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77744

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

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

07/14/2026