A New Chapter for Cornelia Marie: What’s in Store for the Boat After Its Ownership Change?
Not Who You Expected: The Hidden Truth About Cornelia Marie’s New Owner
The Cornelia Marie’s New Ownership
The Cornelia Marie, one of the most iconic vessels from Deadliest Catch, has recently changed ownership, but it seems like the boat won’t be returning to the show anytime soon. The vessel has reappeared on social media with a fresh Instagram account, revealing that a group of fishermen now co-own the boat. Among the new owners are Roger Thomas, Kari Toivola, Jake Albinio, and Taylor Jensen. Jensen himself confirmed his involvement with a post showing the boat at the shipyard with the caption, “First shipyard as partners in this big blue piece of steel.”
The Boat’s Future in Deadliest Catch
Despite the new owners confirming that the Cornelia Marie will continue to be used for crabbing and fishing, there’s no definitive word on whether it will return to Deadliest Catch. If the new owners decide to collaborate with the show’s producers, it could take the Cornelia Marie back into the very waters it once navigated. However, the boat’s future on the show could mean revisiting its complicated legacy of triumphs and tragedies.
The Harris Family and Their Tragic Tale
Fans of Deadliest Catch are well aware that the Cornelia Marie was once owned by the Harris family. Phil Harris skippered the boat from Seasons 1 to 6, becoming one of the show’s most iconic figures. Tragically, in 2010, Phil passed away from an intracranial hemorrhage while on the job, with the cameras rolling to capture the difficult moments.
Following Phil’s death, Derrick Ray took over the Cornelia Marie, and Phil’s son, Josh Harris, received his own spin-off series, Deadliest Catch: Bloodline. However, the Harris family faced numerous legal complications. Discovery Channel severed ties with Josh Harris in 2022 after reports surfaced regarding an assault charge from his teenage years. Meanwhile, Josh’s brother Jake struggled with addiction, appearing intermittently on Bloodline and Deadliest Catch.
The End of an Era for the Cornelia Marie
Both Harris brothers and the Cornelia Marie were absent from Deadliest Catch during Season 13 and Season 2 of Bloodline. Since then, the boat and the brothers have not returned to the show. As the Cornelia Marie enters a new chapter with different owners, it remains to be seen whether the boat will return to the limelight or sail into a quieter future.
Time Will Tell: What’s Next for the Cornelia Marie?
As the Cornelia Marie’s ownership changes, the boat’s legacy remains a powerful part of Deadliest Catch history. Will the new owners continue the boat’s adventures on the show, or will it chart a new course without the cameras? Only time will tell.
