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William Hokanson, Sr.

Atlantic Ocean, RI

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William Hokanson, Sr.
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William Hokanson, Sr., 44

William "Hokey" Hokanson Sr went out on a fishing expedition with his son William "Billy" Hokanson Jr (MP # 25526) on their vessel the "Sol-e-Mar" and left out of Fairhaven, MA. On March 25th, 1990 the United States Coast Guard received a 4 second distress call from Billy Hokanson, and on March 30th, 1990 the Coast Guard was notified that the "Sol-e-Mar" was two days overdue. After three days the Coast Guard suspended its search. However, the "Sol-e-Mar" was found later in April of 1990 by a crew of volunteer on the "R/V Marlin" vessel. Despite this search, no bodies were ever recovered. William Hokanson Sr and Jr and both still missing at sea.

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Case ID25525
Last Seen1990-03-25
CityAtlantic Ocean
StateRI
Height5' 7"
Weight200
SourceNamUs
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