Colin James BURGESS

 

Personal Details

  • Last seen: Tuesday, 8 June 2004
  • Year of birth: 1948
  • Height: 185cm
  • Build: Solid
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Hair: Dark Brown
  • Complexion: Olive
  • Gender: Male
  • Distinguishing Feature: Tattoo on Right Arm – “Insulin dependant diabetic”

Circumstances

On 8 June 2004 Colin Burgess departed Townsville, Qld on his yacht the “Vangie”. Mr Burgess planned to sail towards PNG and visit surrounding areas such as Flinders Reef, Harald Cay, Willis Islet, Louisiades Archipelago, Woodlark Island, Missimer and possibly Bougainville on a three month trip, with enough supplies to extend this to six months. In December 2004 there was a possible sighting of Mr Burgess on Rossell Island, Papua New Guinea. Mr Burgess has not returned to Australia since his departure. Concerns are held for his safety and welfare.