0 Vanished at Sea: The Unsolved Disappearance of Michael Ritter from Cordova, Alaska
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 06/17/2025
A Sailor's Last Voyage
On October 5, 1996, Michael Gerard Ritter, a 38-year-old sailor, vanished under mysterious circumstances near Cordova, Alaska. His sailboat, the 'Wind Song,' was discovered aground on a beach just inside the mouth of Deep Bay. Despite an extensive search, Michael was never located.
The Discovery of the 'Wind Song'
The 'Wind Song' was found aground on a beach just inside the mouth of Deep Bay. There were no signs of distress or foul play on the vessel, and Michael was nowhere to be found. The circumstances surrounding the grounding of the 'Wind Song' remain unclear, adding to the enigma of Michael's disappearance. ...Read More