A Dream Set Sail

In the fall of 1999, David Poole, a 55-year-old retired computer processor architect from Mountain View, California, embarked on a solo sailing journey that had long been his dream. Aboard his 52-foot sailboat, the Bird, Poole set course for the pristine waters of southeast Alaska, aiming to traverse the Inside Passage and explore the majestic Glacier Bay. Accompanied only by his pet parrot, Emmett, Poole's voyage was a testament to his adventurous spirit and deep appreciation for nature's tranquility.

The Final Communication

Poole's last known contact occurred on October 25, 1999, when he reported fueling up in Hoonah, Alaska. He informed his friend, Barbara Aschenbrenner, of his plans to spend a week in Glacier Bay before sailing to southern California. However, as days passed without any word from him, concern grew. On November 5, after 11 days of silence, Aschenbrenner reported Poole missing, prompting authorities to initiate a search....Read More