Calvin Palm Missing Person Case

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Calvin

Palm

27

Black / African American

Male

In the cold, unforgiving waters of the Bering Sea, a young man's life changed in an instant on February 8, 1989. Calvin A. Palm, a 27-year-old African American male, was working aboard a fishing vessel far from his last known location of Dillingham, Alaska. At approximately 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, he was a physically present man, distinguished by a scar on his right leg. That day, the sea showed its immense power in a moment that would lead to his disappearance, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. The vessel he was on, the Northern Orion, was navigating the waters approximately 38 miles southwest of St. Paul Island when the incident occurred. A powerful wave suddenly struck the boat, knocking Calvin overboard into the frigid sea. In the immediate chaos that followed, his crewmates responded, throwing a life ring into the water in a desperate attempt to save him. Tragically, reports from the scene indicated that Calvin made no attempt to grab onto the life-saving device. The Alaska State Troopers were notified and opened an investigation into the disappearance of Calvin Palm. Despite the efforts made, he was never recovered from the sea. The circumstances of that day—a sudden wave, a man overboard, and a seemingly missed opportunity for rescue—form the narrative of this heartbreaking case. The official investigation remains open, a somber file representing a life lost to the sea, leaving behind only the memory of a young man who went to work on the water and never returned.

Feb 08, 1989

Dillingham

Alaska

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07/15/2026