Isaac Zacharof Missing Person Case

Jan 01, 1970

Jan 01, 1970

Isaac

Zacharof

23

Male

In the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Alaskan waters, 23-year-old Isaac Pat Zacharof, a male of American Indian/Alaska Native descent, vanished on April 21, 1987. He was one of three crew members aboard the 93-foot crab fishing vessel, the Jamie Lynn, which was being towed from St. Paul to Dutch Harbor, Alaska. At the time of his disappearance, Isaac was described as having black hair, hazel eyes, a height of 5 feet, and a weight of 120 pounds. The vessel tragically sank, taking with it Isaac and his two fellow crewmen, Christopher Clark and Anton Kochergin. The incident occurred approximately 90 miles north of Dutch Harbor, leaving behind a profound sense of loss and a lingering mystery. The circumstances leading to the sinking of the Jamie Lynn began months earlier. On November 30, 1986, the vessel broke from its moorings during a severe gale at St. Paul's city dock. It was smashed against rocks and grounded, eventually becoming swamped. By early December, its decks were awash, and it was carrying approximately 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel, posing a potential environmental hazard. It was during the vessel's subsequent towing for repairs that it ultimately succumbed to the sea. The processor Long Harbor was towing the damaged Jamie Lynn when it sank. This unfortunate event claimed the lives of skipper Chris Clark of Cordova, 23-year-old Isaac Zacharof of St. Paul, and 18-year-old Anton Kochegin, also of St. Paul. Decades have passed since the disappearance of Isaac Zacharof, Christopher Clark, and Anton Kochergin, yet their case remains an open wound for their families and a somber reminder of the dangers inherent in the Alaskan fishing industry. Publicly available information regarding the specifics of the Jamie Lynn's sinking is scarce, adding to the enduring questions surrounding that fateful day. The Alaska State Troopers in Anchorage are the primary investigating agency, holding the official record of the incident under case number 8726858. The case is also documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The disappearance of these three men is a poignant illustration of the perils faced by those who make their living on the tumultuous waters of the Bering Sea.

Apr 21, 1987

Dutch Harbor

Alaska

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07/25/2026