Cornelia Marie Changes Hands
The legendary crab boat, Cornelia Marie, has a new group of owners. Among them are Roger Thomas, Kari Toivola, Jake Albinio, and Taylor Jensen. Jensen confirmed his involvement on Instagram, posting: “First shipyard as partners in this big blue piece of steel.” While the vessel will continue crabbing and fishing, its return to Deadliest Catch remains uncertain.
New Instagram Presence Signals a Fresh Start
The Cornelia Marie recently resurfaced with a dedicated Instagram account, announcing the involvement of multiple fishermen as co-owners. This new chapter highlights the boat’s continued life on the water, though there’s no confirmation if the vessel will reappear on the Discovery Channel series.
The Harris Family Legacy
Fans of Deadliest Catch know that the Cornelia Marie was once skippered by Phil Harris from Season 1 through Season 6. The Harris family’s tenure on the show was marked by triumphs and tragedy, including Phil Harris’s passing from an intracranial hemorrhage in 2010, which was captured on camera.
Transition to New Leadership
After Phil Harris’s death, Derrick Ray assumed skipper duties, while Phil’s son Josh Harris pursued his own spin-off series, Deadliest Catch: Bloodline. However, in 2022, Discovery severed ties with Josh Harris following the public disclosure of his past criminal record and legal issues.
Harris Brothers and the Show’s Departure
Both Josh and Jake Harris, along with the Cornelia Marie, disappeared from the show’s lineup during Season 13 and the second season of Bloodline. Since then, the iconic boat has remained off-camera, leaving fans to wonder if it will ever return to television.
A New Chapter at Sea
The Cornelia Marie’s new owners are ready to continue its crabbing operations. While its adventures may now be quieter, the vessel’s storied past continues to follow it. Whether or not the Cornelia Marie will once again sail into the cameras’ lens remains to be seen.
