Lionel Henry Wilson was 26 when he went missing from a Cape May scallop boat on the night of December 2, 2000, in the George’s Bank fishing grounds off Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Around 11:30 p.m. it was reported that Lionel fell overboard; the specific events that led to him entering the water have not been publicly detailed.

Details about the subsequent search are scarce.

What small pieces of the night are missing for readers who might remember the boat, the crew, or the search efforts?