The caches in this series are named from a documentary/reality
television series on a documentary satellite/cable channel. It
portrays the real life events aboard fishing vessels in the Bering
Sea during the Alaskan king crab and C. opilio crab fishing
seasons.
The show's name derives from the inherent high risk of injury or
death the crews face due to the hazardous work environment and
nature of the work itself. Something that shouldn’t happen
when looking for these caches!
This cache series will feature some of the various fishing boat
from the deadliest catch.
F/V Cornelia Marie
The Cornelia Marie was built in 1989 in Alabama on commission
from original owner Ralph Collins; she was one of the last boats
built by Horton Boats. Named after Ralph's wife, co-owner Cornelia
Marie Collins. Ralph and Cornelia Marie divorced, and Cornelia
Marie took ownership of the boat. She eventually sold partial share
to captain Phil Harris.
The Cornelia Marie fishes for King, Tanner, and Opilio crab, and
also does Salmon and Herring tendering. She features an aquamarine
and white paint scheme with yellow banners bearing the ship's
name.
The ship took part in the rescue efforts for the Big Valley,
which sunk on the first day of the opilio crab season off Saint
Paul Island, losing all but one crewmember. Captain Phil Harris had
died the previous day. He had suffered a stroke on January 29,
2010, while in port off-loading at Saint Paul Island in Alaska and
subsequently died on February 9, 2010. His share is currently in
possession of his estate.
The important stuff:
The cache contains a log book only, so please bring a pen or a
pencil.
To collect the bonus, don't forget the clues at each cache
Please note: If you wish to complete this section only, this
part of the series is more or less a linear line, you will have
retrace your steps.