Sea Tragedies On “Deadliest Catch”
Summary
TLDRThe video script recounts the tragic incidents and personal lives of the cast of 'Deadliest Catch,' a reality show depicting the perils of crab fishing in the Bering Sea. It details shipwrecks, including the Big Valley, Ocean's Challenger, Alaska Ranger, Catmay, and Destination, and the deaths of crew members. It also touches on the health struggles of Captain Sig Hansen and the loss of Captain Phil Harris. The script highlights the harsh reality of the profession and the show's impact on viewers.
Takeaways
- 📺 'Deadliest Catch' is a reality TV series that not only highlights the dangerous nature of crab fishing in the Bering Sea but also the personal lives of its cast members.
- 🛳️ The show has documented numerous tragic events, including the sinking of several crab fishing vessels and the loss of life at sea.
- 🌊 The 'Big Valley' was one of the earliest tragedies featured, with only one survivor out of six crew members after it sank in 2005, likely due to being overloaded.
- 😢 The 'Ocean's Challenger' capsized in 2006 with only one survivor, highlighting the unpredictability of the sea and the importance of survival suits.
- 🚢 The 'Alaska Ranger' sinking in 2008 resulted in five deaths, and the investigation pointed to a lost rudder and subsequent flooding as the cause.
- 😔 The 'Catmay' disaster in 2008 saw only four survivors out of 11 crew members, with the ship's captain testifying to ongoing issues with the vessel's pumps.
- 💔 Captain Phil Harris of the 'Corneille Marie' passed away in 2010 after suffering from health problems during the crab fishing season, deeply affecting the show's fans.
- 🎆 An incident involving the 'Time Bandit' in 2013 resulted in a crew member losing his hand due to a fireworks accident, leading to a lawsuit against the Hillstrand brothers.
- 🚑 Captain Sig Hansen of the 'Northwestern' experienced two heart attacks, one in 2016 and another in 2018, which were both life-threatening and affected his presence on the show.
- 🌪️ The 'Destination' tragedy in 2017 was the largest shipwreck in Alaskan waters in over a decade, with all six crew members losing their lives due to the vessel sinking too quickly.
- ❄️ The 'Skandi Rose' capsized in 2020, resulting in the death of three people, including former 'Deadliest Catch' cast member Dean Gribble Jr., underlining the harsh reality of the fishing profession.
Q & A
What happened to the Big Valley, and how many crew members survived its sinking?
-The Big Valley sank on January 15, 2005, and out of the six crew members on board, only one survived. Three bodies were found, and two, including Captain Grey Edwards, were never found.
What was the suspected cause of the Big Valley's sinking?
-The Big Valley was thought to be carrying three times its weight capacity, which could have contributed to its demise.
Which crew member survived the sinking of the Ocean's Challenger, and what helped him survive?
-Fisherman Kevin Farrell was the only survivor of the Ocean's Challenger sinking, and he survived thanks to wearing a survival suit.
What was the tragic outcome of the Alaska Ranger's sinking on March 23, 2008?
-The sinking of the Alaska Ranger resulted in 42 survivors and four dead bodies being recovered, with one person lost at sea.
What was the initial mistake made by the Coast Guard during the search for the Alaska Ranger's crew?
-The Coast Guard initially received the wrong number of crew members to find, which led them to stop the search at 46 people and only resume the operation the following day when they were informed that another person was missing.
What was the cause of the CatMay's sinking, and how many crew members survived?
-The CatMay sank due to flooding caused by problems with its pumps. Out of the 11 crew members aboard, only four survived.
What was the saddest event that happened to a cast member of Deadliest Catch?
-The saddest event was the death of Cornelia Marie's captain and owner, Phil Harris, who passed away on February 9, 2010, after suffering a heart attack.
What happened to the Time Bandit's crew member, David Zielinski, during the fireworks incident?
-David Zielinski lost his hand when a firework exploded in his hand. He later filed a lawsuit against the Hillstrands brothers and was granted monetary compensation.
What health issues did Captain Sig Hansen face during the show?
-Captain Sig Hansen suffered two heart attacks, one in 2016 and another in 2018, which led to his recovery and absence from the show for a season.
What was the cause of the Destination's sinking, and what was the fate of its crew?
-The Destination sank in the Bering Sea near St. George Island on February 11, 2017. The incident happened too quickly, and all six crew members died.
What was the cause of the Scandies Rose's sinking, and how many crew members survived?
-The Scandies Rose capsized due to severe rough-winded sea conditions. Three people died, and only two crew members, Captain Dean Gribble Jr. and fisherman John Lawler, survived.
Outlines
🚢 Tragic Tales of the Bering Sea: Deadliest Catch
The paragraph delves into the perilous world of crab fishing in the Bering Sea, as depicted in the reality TV series 'Deadliest Catch.' It emphasizes the authenticity of the show's portrayal of the profession's dangers and the personal lives of its cast members. The paragraph recounts several tragic incidents involving sunken ships and crew fatalities, including the sinking of the 'Big Valley,' which resulted in only one survivor out of six crew members. It also mentions the 'Ocean's Challenger' and 'Alaska Ranger' disasters, where only one and four crew members survived, respectively. The paragraph sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the show's tragic events and their impact on the cast and viewers.
🌪️ Stormy Seas and Sunken Dreams: More Tragedies
This paragraph continues the somber narrative of maritime tragedies within the 'Deadliest Catch' series. It details the sinking of the 'Cat May,' which saw only four out of eleven crew members survive due to persistent pump issues that led to flooding. The paragraph also poignantly recounts the death of Phil Harris, captain and owner of the 'Corneille Marie,' who passed away due to health complications. The narrative shifts to the 'Time Bandit' incident, where a crew member lost his hand in a fireworks accident, leading to a lawsuit against the ship's owners. The paragraph concludes with an account of Sig Hansen's heart attacks and his subsequent recovery, highlighting the personal struggles of the show's cast members amidst the harsh realities of their profession.
🕊️ Honoring the Lost: Remembering the Destination and Scandies Rose
The final paragraph honors the memory of those lost at sea, focusing on the tragic sinking of the 'Destination,' which resulted in the death of all six crew members. It also touches upon the 'Scandies Rose' disaster, which claimed three lives and involved former 'Deadliest Catch' cast member Dean Gribble Jr. The paragraph underscores the harsh realities of the fishing industry, the bravery of those who partake in it, and the profound impact these tragedies have had on the community. It concludes with a call to remember the fallen and a reflection on the show's commitment to shedding light on the true nature of the profession.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Debris
💡Deadliest Catch
💡Sinking
💡Survival Suit
💡Cast Members
💡Tragedies
💡Shipwreck
💡Rescue Efforts
💡Overloaded
💡Coast Guard
💡Reality of Fishing Occupation
Highlights
Debris found from a crab boat sinking with no life rafts or survival suits.
Reality shows like 'Deadliest Catch' often dramatize situations but the series also covers real-life tragedies.
The series has aired for 17 seasons, showcasing the dangerous profession of crab fishing on the Bering Sea.
The 'Big Valley' sinking was one of the earliest and saddest events in 'Deadliest Catch' history.
Only one crew member survived the 'Big Valley' sinking out of six, with three bodies never found.
The 'Ocean's Challenger' capsized in 2006 with only one survivor due to wearing a survival suit.
The 'Alaska Ranger' capsizing resulted in the death of five people and was caused by the loss of the rudder.
The Coast Guard initially stopped the search for the 'Alaska Ranger' based on the wrong number of crew members.
The 'Catmay' fishing vessel sank due to storm and pump problems, with only four out of 11 crew surviving.
Captain Phil Harris of 'Corneille Marie' passed away due to health complications during the 2010 crab fishing season.
The 'Time Bandit' incident resulted in the loss of a crew member's hand due to a fireworks accident.
Captain Sig Hansen suffered a heart attack during the show, highlighting the health risks of the profession.
The 'Destination' sinking in 2017 resulted in the tragic loss of all six crew members.
The 'Skandi Rose' capsized in 2020, involving former cast member Dean Gribble Jr. and resulted in three deaths.
The 'Deadliest Catch' provides insight into the harsh realities and tragedies of the fishing industry.
Transcripts
they found debris indicative of a crab
boat going down
no life rash no survival suits no
nothing
and yes it's that destination
many reality shows are known for making
situations more dramatic than they
really are but this is not the case with
deadliest catch
the series showcases more than just the
dangerousness of the crab fishing
profession on the bering sea but is also
known for the scandalous lives and
private affairs of its cast
however while those aspects can be
unfortunate that's nothing compared to
the sad and crude tragedies that have
happened on the sea and which viewers of
the show have seen throughout the 17
seasons the show has aired
what happened to the sunken ships we
have seen in the show
have any cast members died on board
just sit back and pay attention because
from now on you'll get to know all the
insights into the saddest tragedies on
the sea of deadliest catch
while we will mostly showcase incidents
that have been included in the show we
will also include some unfortunate
happenings involving former cast members
or ships which have been part of
deadly's cast in the past
although the big valley wasn't directly
part of the show its sinking remains one
of the earliest and saddest events to be
showcased in deadliest catch letting the
audience see the u.s coast guard and
crew members of the ship's maverick
corneli marie and sea rover as they
search for the sunken crabber survivors
on a side note big valley appeared in
the pilot episode of deadliest catch
making the situation even sadder for
those cast members who got to meet its
crew
what happened to it
the unfortunate event goes back to the
morning of the 15th of january 2005 when
exactly at 8 am the big valley's captain
grey edwards set off the ship's
emergency radio beacon
right then the ship is located 70 miles
away from saint paul island alaska
despite the fact that the crew could
mark the location the situation
unfortunately got out of hand just too
quickly
the search efforts lasted for several
days but of the six crew members on
board only one survived
two dead bodies were covered and three
were never found including edwards
following the declarations of the only
survivor cash seal he was asleep at the
time he felt the ship was rolling over
in the middle of his confusion he heard
his fellow crew members voices but the
situation was so hasty that his only
instinct was to read the life raft
according to the local authorities at
the time of its thinking the big valley
was carrying three times its weight
capacity which could have been the cause
of the ship's demise
one year after the shipwreck of the big
valley another tragedy hit deadliest
catch with the sinking of the commercial
ship ocean's challenger
the unfortunate event took place in
october 2006 when the boat capsized
while fishing 90 miles away from sand
point
while the true cause of the accident is
still unknown even after so many years
the weather apparently played a big part
in the boat's unfortunate fate
out of four crew members only the
fisherman kevin farrell survived thanks
to the fact that he was wearing a
survival suit
it was also reported that prior to the
ship's capsize the crew was able to
launch a life raft but were unable to
reach it due to the rough sea conditions
despite the fact that the ocean
challenger wasn't part of deadliest
catch
some of the cast members can be seen
taking part in the search for and
recovery of the bodies in the third
season's episode the unforgiving sea
the tragedy surrounding the now sunk
ship alaska ranger is one of those
stories that make people wish things had
been handled differently
the ranger had been operative for over
30 years at the time of his capsizing
and was owned by a famous fish factory
however no matter the apparent expertise
of its crew it didn't prevent the boat
from going through a fate which resulted
in the death of five people on the 23rd
of march 2008
the sinking's cause was thoroughly
investigated by authorities and while
many theories were considered official
reports point to the loss of the rudder
and the subsequent flooding of its room
as the accident's origin
however if there's something that still
raises eyebrows about this case is it's
the fact that the coast guard has
initially received the wrong number of
crew members to find which led them to
stop the search at 46 people and only
resume the operation the following day
when they were informed that another
person was missing
the shipwreck resulted in 42 survivors
and four dead bodies being recovered
the one person lost at sea was the same
one that the coast guard had to resume
the rescue efforts for but it's obvious
that it was too late for that crew
member at that point
if you're interested in knowing more
about this sad accident deadliest catch
aired a short special episode about the
case for the fourth season's finale
episode entitled the last hour
at this point you might have already
noticed that shipwrecks are not a rare
occurrence to be showcased in the show
the story of the fishing vessel catmay
is similar to the previous ones having
sunk on the 21st of october 2008 120
miles from the west side of attack
island at the time it was supposed that
the shipwreck was caused by a storm
moving through the amchit capac but as
was later determined in an investigation
the vessel was actually presenting many
problems even before that
of the 11 crew members aboard the cat
may only four survive one of them with
the ship's captain henry blake iii who
affirmed at the board of investigation
of the coast marine that the ship was
presenting problems related to its pumps
since the start of the fishing season
although he had hoped that the crew
could go on without major inconvenience
it ultimately resulted with the flooding
of the vessel
the moment in which the situation turned
for the worse he ordered his crew to put
on their security suits
blake and part of the crew held onto a
life draft for 17 hours until the rescue
but it was already too late for seven of
them you can see the cat may's
heartbreaking demise in the first two
episodes of deadliest catches fifth
season
the death of corneille marie's captain
and owner phil harris is probably the
saddest event that has happened in the
show
not only was he a long-time cast member
but he was also a definite fan favorite
the story of phil is inspiring to say
the least
he was actually introduced to fishing by
his father in his childhood resulting in
him becoming a captain at only 21 years
of age something very unusual in the
bering sea's fishing business
though besides his impressive career his
personal life was turbulent
after two divorces it seems that phil's
romantic life wasn't very steady and so
it was with his relationship with his
younger son jake with whom he had a
strong argument regarding the young
man's addiction habits weeks before his
health took a turn for the worse
so if you don't remember what happened
to him it will be good to refresh your
memory
phil started the 2010's crab fishing
season with several health problems
including back disc injuries and chronic
pain something which he endured for
weeks until the 29th of january when he
was found on his room's floor unable to
move
phil was transported from the cornelia
marie to anchorage hospital and while in
the following weeks his condition seemed
to be improving he died on the 9th of
february 2010
if you want to remember him you can
watch the episode in his honor entitled
valhalla part of the sixth season of
deadliest catch
however phil harris was a strong man
whose legacy went beyond tv and he will
be remembered by his family crew and
fans of the series
although this accident didn't involve a
shipwreck or someone's death it ended up
with some severe negative consequences
to wrap up the story in january 2013 the
hillstrands brothers fishing vessel the
time bandit was transporting a load of
fireworks of the family's brand
the fisherman david zielinski was
apparently ordered to launch a device in
celebration of a sports team's victory
but the situation got out of hand when
one exploded in his hand destroying his
skin and bones
fortunately zielinski didn't lose his
life in such a terrible event but did
end up losing his hand
he subsequently filed a lawsuit asking
for monetary compensation from the hill
strands brothers which was ultimately
granted in his favor in july 2019
sig hansen is not only one of the most
well-known captains in deadly's catch
but he's also a very polemic one
however while we're not going to get
into the details of his personal life or
the legal issues that he has had for
years it's important to point out that
his life is very complicated on the sea
as well especially when it comes to his
health
in 2016 the show's audience got to see
the dramatic moment in which sig
suffered severe chest pain and
subsequently fell unconscious
while at the time it was seemingly
obvious for the viewers that he was
suffering a heart attack sig only
learned the true nature of the incident
after the northwestern reached dutch
harbor and he was taken to see a health
specialist in anchorage
the incident was followed by a long
recovery that kept him away from the
screen for an entire season
later in october 2018 sig suffered a
second heart attack which was apparently
related to an allergy caused by the use
of medications
though this incident wasn't directly
shown on screen sig mentioned it in a
15th season episode
sig hansen's health has fortunately been
stable these past years but he surely
frightened deadly's catch fans more than
a few times
even if the ship and its crew weren't
part of the show cast the sinking of the
fishing vessel the destination is
definitely one of the saddest tragedies
showcased in deadliest catch
the destination went missing while
roaming the waters of the bering sea
near st george island on the 11th of
february 2017.
following reports from the time the
incident occurred just too quickly and
it left the six member crew with little
to no time to react or launch a raft to
save their lives ultimately resulting
with the unfortunate deaths of all of
them
as several journalists reported at the
time the destination marked the biggest
shipwreck tragedy to occur in alaskan
waters in over a decade
in honor of the destination's crew and
their families deadliest catch aired a
brief segment in the 13th season finale
episode in which it was very clear how
saddened by the tragedy some of the
show's cast members were it turns out
the sunk ship's late captain jeff
hathaway was their personal friend or
even a hero in jake anderson's case who
expressed how important the man was for
him during an interview with pop culture
in 2018
he was the first person to ever offer me
a real job as a captain
sadly enough everything points to the
destination being overloaded well beyond
its capacity though the crew wasn't to
blame as they apparently weren't
informed of the true limitations of the
vessel
the sinking of the skandies rose in 2020
wasn't showcased in deadly's catch but
involved a former cast member dean
gribble jr who appeared in the 13th
season in the show
the scandi's rose capsized on new year's
eve 2020 while it navigated the waters
near kodiak island resulting in the
death of three people
only two crews survived the tragedy the
ship's captain gribble and fisherman
john lawler
while it's known that the shipwreck was
caused by severe rough-winded sea
conditions
google affirms it just happened too fast
from sleeping to swimming was about 10
minutes he told abc news clearly
indicating the boat sinking had taken
everyone by surprise
the sinking of scandi's rose and all of
the other tragedies we have mentioned
surely affected families and friends of
those who died
however it also shows the crudeness and
reality of the fishing occupation
putting a deeper insight into what
deadliest catch is truly about
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