Archive for the ‘Deadliest Catch’ Category

Posted on January 30, 2010 - by Morgan Howard

Capt. Phil is in the hospital, medivacked from St. Paul

Captain Phil Harris suffered a stroke yesterday at St. Paul Island in Alaska. He was medivacked to Anchorage and is currently at a hospital receiving treatment.

I didn’t say anything earlier, so family can learn from us instead of through the internet. I know anybody who is reading this also cares about Phil, so we thought you should know as well.

Phil is at a good hospital and receiving the best care possible. My mother, Cornelia Marie Devlin and Jake Harris are with him at the hospital.  The boat is in the harbor now, but needs to be able to leave in case the ice shifts and moves in.

He was immediately taken to the clinic in St. Paul – the same place he was treated when he had a blood clot two years ago.

As soon as we receive more information about Phil, we will pass it on to you.

Posted on January 13, 2010 - by Morgan Howard

Deckhand Jake from F/V Northwestern has father missing

UPDATE:

As many as 200 people braved the cold and drizzle Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil at Causland Park for retired Anacortes High School counselor Keith Anderson, who has been missing for a week.

Reverend Terry Kyllo, of Celebration Lutheran Church, said, “We are here because of our love and concern about Keith.” He said, “We all feel anxiety and fear because we don’t know where he is.”  For the full story, visit ANACORTESNOW.COM

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MISSING PERSON – Former AHS counselor Keith Anderson missing

Keith Anderson is the father of Jake Anderson, one of favorite deck hands on the F/V Northwestern.  Popular retired Anacortes High School counselor Keith Anderson has been missing for nearly a week and the Anacortes Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating him. The Police Department says Anderson has not been heard from since last Wednesday. According to a missing persons report, Anderson left Anacortes on January 6 to meet with an unidentified acquaintance in the Arlington area. The police said he has not returned home or contacted friends or family with his whereabouts.

He was last seen around Lake Stevens, Snohomish area in a white Ford Ranger with a white canopy, license plate B08111F. If you have seen him or the truck please call 911. Please cut and paste this to your wall

UPDATE:  Visit Anacortesnow.com for the latest – Article about Search Party & Vigil here.

Posted on November 13, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

Cornelia Marie to finish up King Crab season tomorrow

FISHING UPDATE:  We only had a small amount of our quota to catch and deliver, but the bad weather made everything take longer.  We are scheduled to deliver tomorrow into Dutch Harbor, but it may be slow going getting into town with strong winds blowing against us.   Good news is that once this last delivery is made, our King Crab season will be finished and the guys can go home to their families for Thanksgiving.  This wasn’t the case last year.  Maybe we’ll get some photos of the unload from our friends in Dutch.  Have a good weekend.

Posted on November 12, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

Bible Study from the Deadliest Catch?

Is it possible the Discovery Channel reality show we all love for it’s authentic display of real life drama can be a course for Bible Study?  Apparently so… I found this site called “Deadliest Catch Bible Study” on our Deadliest Catch Social Network.  This is for real – here’s an excerpt from the site on why he choose this TV show to use as a course to study the Bible.

Deadliest Catch on Discovery Channel is not scripted, although it is edited.  Even with editing, it remains gritty, emotional, and some might find it “offensive”; it is not for everyone. Remember that the Lord himself, was not crucified in a church between two candles, but in what was a dump outside Jerusalem, between two thieves, a place where people cursed and were cursed at, made money and gambled it away, prospered, merely survived or perished.  Remember that people can be a perplexing combination of both sinner and saint.  And there is no place where the action of God’s grace cannot reach.

Plus, the first ones the Lord called to journey by his side were… fishermen (Simon, Andrew, James and John).  The Lord first called those who were tough, used to long workdays, could get things done, and deal with the disappointment of empty nets. Deadliest Catch may indeed be a very appropriate tool to engage in devotions or Bible study.

What do you think?  Leave your comments below.

Posted on November 10, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

Pastor dreams of converting Dutch Harbor bar into shelter for “Deadliest Catch” inspired greenhorns

This video is about a Dutch Harbor Pastor’s dream of converting a closed bar into a shelter for guys trying to get a fishing job.  The bar happens to be the notorious “Elbow Room”, a well-know bar that carried a “wild west” reputation in Dutch Harbor.  I remember at 14 years of age going to the Elbow Room with the rest of the guys.  At that age, I had still heard many stories about this infamous place.  I sneaked a few drinks of beer and really felt like I was living on the edge.  I returned back to the boat early in the evening with the old man, who never really drank more than a beer.  The rest of the crew stayed out and we didn’t seem them again until morning.  The next morning I really quizzed the guys for details of the evening, but barely got any words out of them since they were so hungover.  They said things got crazy, there were fights and somebody got stabbed.

I also remember guys walking the docks looking for jobs.  I don’t remember the old man every hiring a guy from the dock – you’re just taking a huge chance.  The news story talks about these guys who come out for the work, but find themselves stranded and with no money.

Video:  Deadliest Catch inspired greenhorns need shelter

Posted on October 27, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

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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Posted on October 16, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

Deadliest Catch Fleet starts King Crab Season

On October 15, the Alaska King Crab fleet started the 2009 King Crab Season. Among these boats include those on the “Deadliest Catch”. Our boat, the F/V Cornelia Marie is on the ground fishing now. Unlike last year at this time, things are going well for our boat and crew (knock on wood). Last year we had many mechanical problems that delayed our King Crab start.

If fishing is good, we’ll have a couple trips out to sea before we reach our quota. Of course, there are always things to keep it interesting. This season we have an “Observer” on board.

Thanks to our friends at Dutch Harbor Dirt Blog for the pics.

Posted on October 11, 2009 - by Morgan Howard

Cornelia Marie is in Dutch Harbor

Thanks to a couple bloggers in Dutch Harbor, “Dutch Harbor Dirt” and “Life on The Rock“; we have a photo or two of the Cornelia Marie at the Delta Western Fuel Dock.  Indeed, Captain Phil, Josh, Jake, Freddie, Steve, two Discovery Channel crew members and a Fish and Game Observer are all on board getting ready to go King Crab Fishing in the Bering Sea.  If that sounds like a lot of people – it is!  That’s a lot of for the Cornelia Marie to handle – going to get a bit crowded.  The Alaska King Crab Fishing season starts at exactly 12 noon October 15th.  Every year we have our challenges and this year is no exception.  More to come later – check us out on twitter for updates throughout the season.  http://www.twitter.com/deadliestcatch

Posted on August 27, 2009 - by Helen Ruckman

Deadliest Catch Captain fishing for a crew

King Crab Season is almost upon us.  Beginning mid September and on into October each year,  Captains and crew from the fishing fleet begin the exodus north to Alaska in the quest for gold.  Crabs to be precise, and they can be just as plentiful or elusive as the shiny nuggets coveted by early settlers during the gold rush in the Wild West.  A huge pay check is not guaranteed.

This year the Captain and Crew of the F/V Cornelia Marie are searching for a new greenhorn.  Among the qualities needed will undoubtedly be a yearning for adventure, a good sense of humor, and the ability to think fast, work hard, and just refuse to admit defeat.

It’s possible a lucky person may get the coveted brass ring and a chance to prove themselves.  Along with the chance comes a promise to be worked beyond normal endurance levels in freezing weather.  Included, too, is the possibility of vomiting unmercifully as you enjoy the most amazing sunrise one has ever seen.

Who will be the winner of the opportunity of a lifetime?  Applications are being taken ”Cornelia Marie Style”  by Captain Phil Harris along with his sons Jake and Josh.  Only those with tenacity, a strong sense of adventure, and a strong body that will keep going past the point when the mind has already thrown in the towel need apply.

Saturday August 29, Captain Phil Harris, Jake, and Josh are conducting interviews at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Posted on July 31, 2009 - by Brittney Reynolds

“The sinking of the F/V Seahawk”, told by Corey Eisenbarth.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5k1eguDZDM[/youtube]As promised in a recent blog on www.corneliamarie.com, we are bringing you video clips from an exclusive interview with former Cornelia Marie deckhand, Corey Eisenbarth.

You may have heard the gut-wrenching story about the sinking of the Seahawk in 1983 during Corey’s appearance on “After The Catch.” During the interview with us, Corey gave a detailed account of his terrifying ordeal at the age of 18.

“We overloaded the boat with too many crab pots. That was the first mistake we made… The steering ram must have broke inside the rudder room… I went out on deck…and by this time the whole boat was already on its side.” Hear the story from Corey himself in this videotaped  interview recorded in June at his home in Astoria, Oregon.

In the next installment, we’ll hear from both Freddy and Corey of the Cornelia Marie. They knew each other for years before working side by side on deck. You will hear more about why they love fishing on the Bering Sea, scary stories from the deck of the Cornelia Marie and more in the next video clip and blog…coming soon.