Posted on December 7, 2009 - by Morgan Howard
125 mph Winds hit Dutch Harbor; F/V Cornelia Marie okay
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According to our friend in Dutch Harbor and the Anchorage Daily News; “Winds as high as 125 mph toppled a 110-foot gantry crane at a shipping facility in Dutch Harbor.” Nobody was hurt, thank goodness. I guess there was rumors about the F/V Cornelia Marie sustaining damage, but as you can see in this photo – she is resting fine tied up along a few other crabbers in port. The guys are home with their families for Christmas. They will return to Dutch Harbor and get ready for Opilios in January.
According to ADN report: “Unalaska city roads chief Jim Dickson described the storm in an e-mail Saturday. “A few roofs were blown away, a mud slide across a road; but generally most of town made it through with only minor damage,” he wrote.”
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December 9, 2009
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Heather said:
Glad no one was hurt…be safe out there this year guys.
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December 13, 2009
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Steve Belsito said:
Glad no one was hurt, and no damadge to any f/v. That was some storm that rolled in. Looking forward to next season.I love the show.Everybody be safe out there, and come home safe.
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December 14, 2009
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Missy said:
I cannot wait for the new season to start and see Phil in his captains chair. I just ordered a tshirt for myself for Christmas!! Have a great Christmas and a great opilio season!! When will the new season start on tv? I love watching the old seasons but can’t wait for the new one!! Any idea on a date??
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December 14, 2009
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morgan said:
Missy,
Thanks for ordering a t-shirt and for your support of Cornelia Marie. For the past few years, Discovery Channel has started the new season mid April. They don’t give the actual premiere date until sometime in February. Meanwhile, the boys go back fishing for Opilios Jan. 15th.
I’ll keep everyone updated through the website, facebook and twitter.
Thanks.
Morgan
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December 15, 2009
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Mary said:
Hi guys, just wanted to wish you gusy a great season in Jan. And thought I would let you know that the crane that fell over was acutally built in 1980 and was acutally built by my dad he worked for APL and was just getting married when all that was being built. Thought you would like a little bit of history. Good Luck this season. God Bless!
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December 17, 2009
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Lin Sue said:
Morgan: Thanks for keeping us updated on the C/M and crew. Between your site, Dutch Harbor Dirt and Phil’s FaceBook and MySpace pages – the fans are kept informed…I’m in Illinois and can’t even imagine 125 mph winds. Here 65 mph is enough to drive in. How does Phil keep the yacht upright in those winds when their fishing? Quite a captain! Again thanks and have a wonderful Holiday. Lin
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December 19, 2009
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Ken McGrew said:
Morgan, it showed your Dad in a trailer with a cover over it. We have been looking for a cover like this, do you know where he got it.
Thank You,
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December 22, 2009
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Laura Ott Turgeon said:
Wishing everyone a good Opi season and that everyone comes home safe.. I ended up getting a t-shirt for my husband for his b-day and a great C/M hoodie for myself. .I didn’t win the crab, so I had to buy some for my husband to go with his shirt for his b-day. I expect to get my order on Jan. 28th..
Take Care Phil and gang!!
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December 25, 2009
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Joanna said:
OoooHHH my god!!! I’m glad everyone’s alive…
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December 26, 2009
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Beth said:
Glad F/V Cornelia Marie is OK. Because F/V CM has more mechanical breakdowns than the other vessels, I worry more about that ship than the others in the fleet. Prayers are with you to catch all the crab and stay safe!!
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December 27, 2009
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Candi Layman-Aplin said:
Your boat is my favorite. Is there anything you ever need for going out to sea? Do you take home-baked cookies for example? Do you have a way fans can “support” your crew? Have you considered boat tours? Thanks for all you do!
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January 8, 2010
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PAMELA said:
I,am glad no one was hurt!I,am also glad that the f/v c.m.sustained no damages..god bless you to the crew of the f/v/ c.m.,please stay safe guys and good luck in the jan 15th opie season.TO PHIL:PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF,MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH CONTINUED GOOD HEALTH THIS YEAR AND ALL YEARS TO COME!
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January 13, 2010
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Leslie said:
Capt. Phil and the Cornelia Marie are the only reason I watch the show. I got my sweatpants and shirt for christmas, i wear them everywhere, i wore the shirt last night out to dinner(to celebrate getting married on 01/11/10) had my first alaskan king crab. It was very good. Cant wait for the new season…wanna see more Phil! Yall have a badass opi season & keep them boys in line big daddy! lol
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January 14, 2010
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Cinders23 said:
Ahoy Cornelia Marie,
Thank you for the email re: Jake Anderson’s father. We are praying for him & his family. It is a good thing that you all stick together, it reminds us to care for one another at all times. May 2010 be a safe, healthy, productive year for the Harris family (especially you Phil!) and the Cornelia Marie. We love you all!!
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February 4, 2010
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Carl and Suz said:
Phil you are the reason the show is what it is.. brutally honest and pure. Get well soon and keep well. You have proven that hard work matters, and family comes first.. You make us watch…
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November 12, 2010
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anna said:
good luck to you guys
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July 1, 2011
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Janelle Bailey said:
I’m glad nobody was hurt. Disasters like this couldn’t be predicted. In this reason, we should know by heart the do’s and dont’s especially in hard times like this.
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July 22, 2011
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sean said:
I spent two years traveling the world while working aboard a ship. I remember sitting in the harbor watching these massive cranes. It’s simply hard to believe that a storm can be strong enough to topple one. Scary stuff indeed.
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August 15, 2011
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Jim Masser said:
My dad’s been a chief engineer on cargo ships all his life and he’s seen some pretty strange things. Even he told me that he never saw anything like this. Good to know no one was hurt.
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August 17, 2011
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Larry Dunn said:
I too am really glad that nobody was hurt. It could have been quite a bad scene. Gets you wondering about all the near-accidents that are averted compared to the ones that happen. Oh well, thanks for the story even though it’s old.
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August 23, 2011
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Bob Miller said:
Wow, the those photos show the true extent of the winds. I still can’t imagine just how strong they must have been, but I guess a rough idea about how much damage they have caused. I’m really really glad not a single person was hurt. Everybody just got a whole lot of luck – hope they realize it.
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September 2, 2011
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Stacy said:
I am really glad that everyone is alive. With the winds going wild I just do not know what to say all I know is that we need to Thank God for this miracle that no one is seriously hurt.
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September 28, 2011
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Jave said:
Just ran across this post and all I have to say is WOAH!! What an ordeal you guys went through…
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November 16, 2011
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Denchi Minh said:
Technology is something man should be thankful for. Indeed.