A Routine Voyage Turns Tragic

On January 27, 1996, the fishing vessel "Pacesetter" embarked on what was expected to be a routine journey in the Bering Sea. Among the crew was 32-year-old Michael Kirk Ericson from Dillingham, Alaska. The vessel was operating approximately 60 miles southeast of St. George Island when it tragically sank, leading to the disappearance of all seven crew members on board .

The Missing Crew Members

In addition to Michael Ericson, the missing crew included Stanley Eftestad , Richard Anderson, Bryon Koesterman , Stephen Mack, Elias Pena, and Matthew Pope. Each of these individuals was reported missing following the incident, and their cases are documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System ....Read More