Posted on March 24, 2008 - by Morgan Howard
Fishing boat sinks near Dutch Harbor, Four lives lost
We found out over the weekend that the 184 foot, F/V Alaska Ranger sunk about 120 miles west of Dutch Harbor early Sunday morning. Our prayers go out to the families. One of the four people who lost their lives was the Captain, Eric Peter Jacobsen, 65, of Lynnwood, Wash
KIRO TV in Seattle interviewed the Captains adult children. News story here.
They said there must have been something terribly wrong for a boat of that size to sink and they would like to know the details. Yes, I agree. The weather was not rough and something strange must have happened for them to take on water so fast. Usually, when a boat takes on water – there is enough time to be rescued before having to abandon ship.
The F/V Alaska Ranger was a factory trawler and not one of the fishing boat in the F/V Cornelia Marie crab fishing fleet. This was a large vessel with 47 people on board. It drags a large net (trawl) from the stern of the vessel to catch its fish. Once caught, the fish are processed and frozen right there aboard the ship. These guys stay out at sea for along time and it’s not an easy job.
More details can be found here.
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March 24, 2008
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Tyler said:
Man that sucks.
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March 24, 2008
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corny said:
That’s a horrible tragedy. God bless them all and their families.
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March 24, 2008
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Jessica said:
my prayers go out to the families.
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March 24, 2008
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The Boog said:
My heart goes out to those that were lost and their families.
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March 25, 2008
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Jessie said:
How devastating! I am so saddened to learn that good and hard working individuals were victims of such a tragedy.
My hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to the families, friends, and colleagues of those lost and injured.
No words are EVER adequate.
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March 25, 2008
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Robin said:
Any time this happens saddens me, all my best to the families of those who are lost. At least they left doing what they love.
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March 26, 2008
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eileen27 said:
My heart goes out to these poor souls and their families. A terrible tragedy, and a dark day for all those in the fishing community in Seattle.
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March 28, 2008
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Bobbi said:
My prayers are with the families of all those whose lives were lost in this tragedy as well as for the survivors who will live with this memory forever. May God touch each of you in his caring way and walk with you as you go through this painful and sorrowful time. May the memories you have of your loved ones will stay with you always.
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April 2, 2008
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Lisa Wright said:
This is such a tragedy,these fishermen and their families are in my prayers.
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April 3, 2008
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Charles said:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families.
We are looking forward to the new season on Discovery Channel.
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April 7, 2008
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Archbishop Michael Seneco said:
Phil:
I said Mass for the crew of the f/v Alaska Ranger the day we heard she floundered.
The crew of the Cornelia Marie and all the men and women on the Bering Sea who do the incredible work you all do are regularly remembered by me and my parish in our prayers and Masses.
Be safe.
Many Blessings,
Archbishop Michael Seneco
Washington, DC
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April 9, 2008
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SUE BITZER said:
I FEEL SO SAD FOR THEIR FAMILIES, TO NOW THEY WILL NOT E HOME AGAIN. MAY THE SOULS LOST AT SEA ETERNALLY REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AND ALL THE FISHERMEN ON THE BEARING SEA.
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April 9, 2008
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SUE BITZER said:
I FEEL SO SAD FOR THEIR FAMILIES, TO KNOW THEY WILL NOT E HOME AGAIN. MAY THE SOULS LOST AT SEA ETERNALLY REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AND ALL THE FISHERMEN ON THE BEARING SEA.
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April 9, 2008
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SUE BITZER said:
I FEEL SO SAD FOR THEIR FAMILIES, TO KNOW THEY WILL NOT EVER BE HOME AGAIN. MAY THE SOULS LOST AT SEA ETERNALLY REST IN PEACE.
GOD BLESS ALL OF THEM AND ALL THE FISHERMEN ON THE BEARING SEA.
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April 13, 2008
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RockinDaveyD said:
In the big picture, the crab and fish are cheap…lives are not.
I agree, something swift and devastating must have occured for a vessel of that size to be lost so quickly. Four lives lost from 40+ souls that went into the icy Dutch Harbor waters…good odds, but not good enough for those grieving.
“Those that go down to the Sea in ships, that do business in great waters, these see the works of the Lord and his wonders in the deep.”
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July 22, 2008
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pete said:
it was actually 5 deaths….
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August 4, 2008
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Gabrielle said:
omg i feel so bad for the men that lost there lives and i found out the ship sank the day before my brithday witch made me sad
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April 15, 2009
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September 2, 2009
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Matt said:
the bad thing is this can happen more than once each season
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September 11, 2009
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Fishing Rules said:
Such a tragedy! My deepest sympathies!
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October 13, 2009
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Fishing Rocks said:
Hey Guys,
Be safe out there!
Tight lines!
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January 10, 2010
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Mike Rabine said:
That’s the Bering Disease
You can’t gamble with your life.
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January 10, 2010
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Mike Rabine said:
FCA bum deal….
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March 10, 2010
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mark potter said:
my name is ‘little’mark. for those that know me from working 16 years out of dutch and kodiak; hello. i’m still alive and my heart breaks everytime we lose a ‘brother’. i am a ‘black sunday survivor’, and it still hurts everyday for the last 20 years, and hurts today. to all my brothers…”HAUL GEAR”!!!!!! my prayers and my heart is always with the fleet. good-bye phill.
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May 25, 2010
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Alejandro said:
Man i liked that boat it was awsome but is that real that it sunk.
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May 25, 2010
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Mike Rabine said:
Don’t by my books they suck!
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June 8, 2011
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Jeffrey Menzies said:
How sad to know great hard workers of the sea lose their lives to feed us with awesome, nurishing, food. Thank you with all the worlds prayers……
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June 8, 2011
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steve said:
my condolensces to the families and the loved ones lost.