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.