Cornelia Marie near collision with Deadliest Catch Chase Boat

Posted on October 27, 2009 - by Morgan

Cornelia Marie near collision with Deadliest Catch Chase Boat

It has been reported on other websites and forums that the F/V Cornelia Marie was hit by the Deadliest Catch chase boat. As it turns out, our boat was never actually hit, but experienced a near collision that had everyone concerned. The picture to the left and the video below show a near collison that occurred between the F/V Lisa Marie and the Deadliest Catch chase boat, the F/V Sea Star. This event happened at the beginning of the King Crab season last year.

Since the boats are both moving so dramatically, the most stable shot for the camera person is one that is hand held. When shooting hand held, it’s best to shoot on a wide angle lens to lessen the shakiness of the shot. This is why the chase boats get so close to the fishing boats; because they can’t really zoom in.

Meanwhile, the F/V Cornelia Marie continues fishing for King Crab. Our season is short due to lower quotas, but is going well. We have made one delivery to St. Paul and will be finished soon.

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October 27, 2009

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Corrine Graves said:

thank you so much Morgan for posting this !! its a relief to know that the CM and its captain and crew are safe and no one on either vessel was hurt !!! :)
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October 27, 2009

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Nikki POGORZELSKI said:

Geez Discovery guys, take it easy & take care of the precious cargo on the M/V Cornelia Marie (that means the crew). Who is the Cornelia Marie named after?
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October 27, 2009

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Liz / Pitbrat8e said:

Thanks so much for clearing this up. Hope the CM has a safe season.
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October 27, 2009

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morgan said:

Nikki, The F/V Cornelia Marie is named after my mother – Cornelia Marie Devlin. She is majority owner of the boat with Capt. Phil has partner.
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October 28, 2009

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Diane Browning said:

OMG! I’m so glad the F/V Cornelia Marie and crew are OK! and the chase boat! Captain Phil – BE CAREFUL!
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October 28, 2009

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Lezlie Perkins said:

Howdee and THX! for the update. It is hard watching anything on TV, tell the production crew to speed it up, so we can see you guys! The other shows are so boring.

Let ‘er Buck and Good Luck, come back safe!

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October 29, 2009

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Diana said:

Morgan,
Thanks so much for the update. Full pots and safe travels to the CM.
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November 1, 2009

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Bob Klock said:

That’s a little sketchy. The cinimaphotograpers might be a little trigger happy. It’s not worth a good shot to risk a serious collision on the Bering Sea. Someone should tell them to back off. Thankfully everything was okay, but since this has happened more than once, maybe they need to establish some safety margins. These are human lives we’re talking about!
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November 2, 2009

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The Boating & Marine Supply Guy said:

I would not want to be the Captain of the Chase Boat. He has a harder job than any other boat in those treacherous waters!
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November 7, 2009

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Yvonne said:

Itls so good to know that all the prayers being sent to these men are working! Hope to see you again when you finish this season!.Please stay safe. y
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November 12, 2009

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Melinda Berbert said:

I really love all you guys out there!! Please keep it safe!! To me the meaning of a real man are truely you guys out there on the Bearing Sea!!You guys are awesome!!
For my birthday since this show has aired I have gotton every season on DVD as a gift from my best friend!This is the best gift ever!! Deadliest Catch is what I call a true REALITY T.V. SHOW!! Here is to all of you MTV punkass reality show people..YOU SUCK!!!! If you want to see a REAL MAN IN ACTION WATCH DEADLIEST CATCH!!
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November 14, 2009

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nw moleman said:

if you saw after the catch -the reason
the lisa marie almost collided with the
sea star is because the lisa marie capt,
i think was named wade henley was
distracted,not watching outside and
his navigation/auto pilot malfunctioned
capt larry of seastar was quick to avoid
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December 27, 2009

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chuck tryon said:

you guy”s have BIG coconuts and i admire every one of you guys even tho i dont eat crab.I watch all of the shows and yes reruns allso. I want to buy a 4x jacket with name of boat and picture on it. well good craben in the future and stay healthy.
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February 10, 2010

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jerry said:

our sympathies are with you i loved watching phil and his family god bless
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February 10, 2010

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Bobby said:

Sorry to hear about Capt.Phil.He will be missed.He made up such a large part of the show.He was one of my favorites along with Capt. Sig.May his family make it through this teriable time knowing he lived his life as he wished to.
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February 10, 2010

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Al and Margo Gasselle said:

We shall miss Captain Phil. Jake and Josh, you have our deepest sympathy. Take care and bless you. Stay safe, Im sure your Dad is watching.
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February 11, 2010

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lonnie said:

Josh & Jake deepest sympathy sounds so shallow, words just really cant take the pain away I know i to have worn the shoes you ware today one thing to think about, live like the men he showed you to be you two are the treasure he leaves be hind but you get to decide its value. Guys I pray Gods blessing be with stay strong
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February 11, 2010

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Bone Daddy D said:

Melinda has it Right! MTV punkass jerks suck! Phil…may you finally find your safe harbor…we will miss you dearly. Rest in Peace…bro
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February 11, 2010

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MARCY SENSIBELLO said:

To Captain Phil’s Family & Crew.We share your sorrow.Phil is in a better place,with our Lord. I send you-all lov ing thoughts and a prayer for calm seas,
winds,and, good fishing and comfort knowing how Phil felt about you, GOD BLESS
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February 11, 2010

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Steven Haggard said:

Dry your tears and host your beers,
to Phil a man of the sea.
Do not fear, he’s always near,
on the deck of the Cornelia Marie.
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February 11, 2010

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L.Thomas said:

It is with great sadness that I offer my deepest sympathy for the Harris Family and the crew of the Cornelia Marie. Deadliest catch is one of the greatest Reality shows on any network. Real life, real people, and real situations. We got a peak into the lives of real people in some extreme situations. Though I did not know Phil personally, I feel as if I have known who is and what he is all about for the past few years. A man who loved a good joke. A man who took pride in his two sons. A man who would not give up when the fishing pressure was heavy on his shoulders.
God speed Captian Phil Harris. You will be missed.
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February 11, 2010

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Jorn Harvey said:

Huge loss for the brothehood of Bering sea Groundfish Industry. Now with Phil gone no longer around to wipe his boy’s butts sounds to me they may hav to man up and put forth real work ethics. Big diference from thinking yor a pro.
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February 11, 2010

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Shelli said:

Jake and Josh,
I am so shocked that your dad didn’t make it. I really thought he was going to pull through cuz he is such a fighter. He was a large part of the reason I watched the show and it will be sad to not see him or hear him cuss you guys out or see what practical joke he was scheming for the boats out there.
Please know you are in my prayers in this sad time. As time goes by maybe you can look back on all the memories you have of your “pops” and smile and laugh instead of sadness. We are pulling for you two and the rest of the Cornelia Marie crew as we know that was also part of Phil’s family too.
Thanks for sharing him with us.
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February 11, 2010

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wayne & janine griffin said:

We were shocked and saddened to read the news about Phil. We pray for his boys Jake and Josh. We watch Deadliest Catch all the time-re runs too and will continue to do so. RIP Captain Phil. God Speed, and God bless your family.
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February 12, 2010

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JULIE said:

NO WAY, I can’t believe his reign is over. There are only a few good men in the world and this man was 1 of them, I have utmost respect for Captain Phil and crew, I hope you can find some peace and this world and the show won’t be the same without him.
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February 13, 2010

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larry root said:

Jorn Harvey was just a bit nasty in his comments I feel. Dont let the negativity get the best of you boys, show them whats up as I know you will.
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February 21, 2010

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Dennis and Rose said:

I had to replay it could not beleive it.Phil made the show with his ruffness but he only wanted his sons and crew to be the best.Phil is in a better place than we are..He is with the Lord and savior,the King of all Kings,it don’t get no better.His memory will always be with the ship and crew.to the family Our thoughts and prayers are with you.your Dad will be missed and in closeing let me just say.CAPTIAN MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF GREIF……GUYS TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR MOM..MAKE PHIL PROUD CAUSE he GAVE IT HIS ALL..RIP PHIL YOU WILL BE MISSED…….
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February 28, 2010

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Bob Franssen said:

Phil has been in our house for a number of years, so when I say, a member of the family is gone and will be missed I hope you will understand. GOD bless you guys.