Roy Perry Skavnes, 37, disappeared at sea on September 1, 1992, after a skiff he was aboard lost propulsion in heavy surf near Nome, Alaska. The small craft encountered severe conditions and ultimately capsized off the coast of Gambell on St. Lawrence Island, southeast of Cape Navareen. He was reportedly wearing an orange regatta duck suit when he went overboard and was not located despite search and rescue efforts.

Authorities have presumed that Roy Skavnes drowned after the man-overboard incident in the Bering Sea. The case is recorded as a sudden maritime accident caused by loss of power and capsizing in turbulent, cold waters.

Did anyone have contact with Roy or see a skiff in distress in that area on or around September 1, 1992?