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I’ve been diving deep into Marvin Blake Shahan's case and something that caught my attention was the timing of his last conversation with his sister. It's odd that they didn't know whether it was December 1969 or January 1970. That time gap makes me wonder about the accuracy of details surrounding his disappearance. Such a small detail, but it makes me think about what else could have been overlooked or misremembered. If he was planning to work on a boat between Ventura and Santa Barbara, those harbors might have been quite busy. Was it common for crew lists or logs to be this vague back then? Perhaps someone familiar with maritime records from the period could provide insight.
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I’ve been digging into the details of Marvin Blake Shahan's case, and something that stands out to me is the mention of him looking for work on a boat out of Ventura or Santa Barbara Harbor. Given the timeframe—late 1969—I'm curious about how common it was for crews to take on new hands last minute like that. Was it normal back then to hire someone right on the dock, or would Marvin have likely needed contacts or references to secure a spot? Also, I've read that harbors weren’t often monitored as thoroughly back in those days. Could it be possible that Marvin joined a crew that left for international waters or somewhere off the radar? It just seems like there's a chance he might have fallen through the cracks if he started working on a shipping or fishing vessel that didn’t keep good records. Anyone here familiar with maritime practices from that era who could shed some light?
