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Missing-person flyer for William Hokanson, Sr.

Missing Person Flyer: William Hokanson, Sr.

William Hokanson, Sr., 44 • Atlantic Ocean, RI • Missing
Last Seen
1990-03-25
Summary
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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Age
44
Height
5' 7"
Weight
200
Source Information
NamUs
Case ID: 25525
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