Phil Harris (fisherman)

Philip Charles " Phil" Harris ( born December 19, 1956 in Bothell, † February 9, 2010 in Anchorage ) was captain and co-owner of the crab fishing vessel Cornelia Marie and in this capacity from 2004 until his death contributor to the documentary television series The most dangerous job in Alaska.

Life and career

Phil Harris comes from the small town of Bothell in the U.S. state of Washington. His mother died when he was eight years old. From his first marriage two sons, Jake and Josh, who worked as deckhands on the ship her father come. His first job on the deck of the fishing boat, American Eagle took Harris to the age of 17 years, where he first suffered from severe seasickness and for three months worked without pay. Only when injured another deckhand and failed, he took his place on board and was paid. From the money he then earned on the Arctic Ocean, he made, among others, his first Corvette.

At age 21, he was for a short time captain on the Golden Viking, but soon moved to another vessel. In 1990 he was captain of the Cornelia Marie and could also acquire an interest.

During the unloading of his ship Phil Harris suffered on 29 January 2010 in the port of Saint -Paul Island a severe stroke from which he initially recovered. On 9 February 2010 Captain Phil Harris passed away at the age of 53 years in Anchorage at the consequences of a further stroke.

The most dangerous job in Alaska

In role as captain of the Cornelia Marie Phil Harris stepped in over 70 episodes of the documentary television series The most dangerous job in Alaska, which is broadcast in Germany, among others, on the DMAX in appearance. The consequences of fighting to the end and Stormy Times are dedicated to him.