Background and Personal Details

Ralph Treffers, Jr. was a resident of Cordova, Alaska, a small coastal community nestled where the Copper River meets Prince William Sound. In the summer of 1984, at age 51, he was working aboard the F/V Hideway during a fishing expedition near the Bering River area in Prince William Sound. His role as crew aboard this vessel made maritime work his daily life. 

The Events of July 6, 1984

On July 6, 1984, Treffers was last seen aboard the F/V Hideway. According to case records, this final sighting occurred in the Bering River region—an expansive and remote stretch of the sound known for unpredictable conditions and rugged terrain. Details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse: no witnesses on shore, and no definitive accounts from fellow crew beyond that he was aboard the vessel. ...Read More