John Morgan Missing Person Case

Mar 17, 2020

Feb 20, 2024

John

Morgan

62

28

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, 28-year-old John Henry Morgan, a fisherman from Dillingham, Alaska, faced the perils of his profession. On November 22, 1991, this unforgiving environment would become the setting for a tragedy that would leave families waiting for answers for decades. John, along with three other crew members, was aboard the 94-foot crab fishing vessel, the Harvey G. Their last known position was approximately 100 miles north of Cold Bay, a remote and windswept location that offers little refuge from the volatile weather of the North Pacific. It was here that John and his fellow crewmen vanished, their vessel lost to the tumultuous sea. The Harvey G fell victim to the notoriously heavy weather that can unexpectedly plague the Bering Sea. The vessel sank, taking with it the four souls on board: skipper Ken Krumal, Shaun Nelson Crane, Timothy Caudill, and John Morgan. Reports indicate that the crewmen abandoned the ship as it went down, a last desperate act in the face of overwhelming odds. Despite this, an extensive search of the frigid waters yielded no signs of the men. Not a single body was ever recovered, leaving their families with the unending ache of uncertainty. The loss of the Harvey G and its crew was a stark reminder of the dangers faced by those who make their living from the sea, particularly in the treacherous Alaskan waters. The disappearance of John Henry Morgan and his crewmates is a somber tale that highlights the immense power of nature and the risks inherent in the Alaskan fishing industry. The incident was one of several vessel disappearances in the Bering Sea during that period, contributing to a high number of fishing-related fatalities. For the families of the lost crew of the Harvey G, the years have passed, but the questions and the grief remain. With no remains ever found, the official record stands as a testament to a day when the sea claimed four of its own, leaving behind a legacy of loss and a community to mourn its missing fishermen. The case serves as a poignant and enduring story of the human cost of one of Alaska's most vital industries.

Nov 22, 1991

Dillingham

Alaska

Dillingham Census Area

No

77328

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

8907

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/24/2026