Sig Hansen Distraught As His Friend Captain Jeff Is Announced Lost At Sea | Deadliest Catch

[@EvilGoatBoy]

Coast Guard is the most underappreciated branch of the military. They're the most hands-on with directly saving civilian lives.

[@PascalCrypto]

What to think of the divers. Always jumping in cold dark water without knowing anything beneath the surface. Genuine heroes!

[@terrybabb2045]

Lived in AK for nearly 10 years. They operate in some of the most extreme weather conditions, and are held in the highest regard around that area. They are the best of us.

[@troglodytehunter]

Larry Lawton, famous YTer and ex-prolific jewel thief, was in the CG before his life of crime and prison time, and talks about how he still has PTSD from some of the recovery missions he went on...seems that was about as horrific as anything he encountered in the living Hell that was 12 years in federal prison.

[@truvintage5800]

Wish I would have joined the coast gaurd!

[@nicolelarson7829]

Amen! They’re true badasses!! True heroes!!!

[@NiharB10]

EPIRB for anyone who doesn't know- Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon. It has a hydrostatic release gear that gets activated when the boat/ship reaches a certain depth in the water. The gear comes loose and the EPIRB floats to the top and starts broadcasting signals that contains a unique identification number of that particular vessel

[@stewartgrindlay9760]

Thanks for the explanation

[@caseyj779]

I assumed it was some kind of signal but thanks for the explanation. It helped me to understand that a person didn’t actually send a mayday signal. It kind of seems like somehow the boat went down really fast and the people didn’t have time to send a mayday signal.

[@NiharB10]

@@caseyj779 yeah. It most likely was a giant rogue wave which hit them on the side and capsized the boat. A Mayday signal is sent with the push of a single button on the VHF radio. It must have been a violent impact and even a veteran captain couldn't get the mayday out.

[@adamschannel8685]

100th like and thank you for explaining 😊

[@debbieleeniva4581]

Thank you for explaining.

[@HiMarsPewPew]

Sig is a genuine human with compassion, his body language is so clear of that.

[@spoils2873]

you mean the scripted scene of sig fake crying. incredible stuff

[@HiMarsPewPew]

@@spoils2873 stay in your mamas basement!

[@NameyMcNamerson]

As opposed to a fake human?

[@airforcerymer15]

@@spoils2873 what are you on bro?

[@thomasfosterjr.5247]

​@@spoils2873Sig brought a bottle of vodka on my boat when he was docked beside us. The show definitely skews reality, but Sig is a good dude.

[@roadtigerplayz]

The producer saying sorry acually made me start crying dude

[@GBrimstone]

Sad all around. The extended clip is sig telling them right after this to give him a little bit snd he can say a few words. They put camera down and then leave him be

[@CarolSmart-nx7ky]

Horrible loss! The water is freezing & no one could survive. So heartbreaking. God bless the searchers & God bless the lost souls!🙏🏼

[@Tyrunner0097]

@@roadtigerplayz that and Casey. You could tell it was hard for him to tell Sig that his friend was missing. He still felt obligated to tell him, though: "I know you and Jeff were tight, so I thought you oughta know."

[@trentmanzanares3472]

One of my best friends Kai Hamik was on the destination. We played baseball together from JRhigh and even into college. He was an amazing man, friend, son, and brother. We all miss you buddy. The loss of him and his crew devastated so many. Love you buddy

[@reneerollins4433]

I'm sorry about your friend.😢 it had to be a shock for you.😔

[@chadparsons50]

Sorry for your loss. Prayer covering for these men is important imo. I come from a long line of fishermen. My great-great-great-grandfather Collins was almost lost when his ship went down off Newfoundland, he managed to get into a dory and row himself and a few survivors to shore. It was considered a feat of strength. Unfortunately, it tore his body apart and he died within 2 years. The men who go down to the sea in ships.

[@hellohello8556]

🙏

[@LisatWilson-pg1ft]

Prayers for all

[@melissatuel862]

😔

[@ethanplympton9218]

“Last known position”.. you could see the soul shattering heartbreak in Sigs face.

[@jasongreen5944]

He was half distracted until he heard that. The snap to attention is heartbreaking.

[@glennawhiteman742]

😢

[@DjLadywolf]

I was young when my adopted father did commercial fishing I new a lot of the guys like sid and phill it's a thankless job

[@ryangallivan1525]

As soon as he heard those words he knew...

[@Tyrunner0097]

@@ryangallivan1525 Any time you hear those words "last known position", it's usually horrible. That means the vessel is either in distress or sunk without witnesses.

[@ShawnaGraham50]

This gets me every time I watch it. The pain and shock and Sig’s face just brings tears to my eyes. And the producer and camera man, very respectful, and walked out and gave him time.

[@bruceblackburn9423]

Wonder if this episode won any awards ?....should've done ....

[@moralester]

For anyone curious, they believe the Destination had too much build up of ice causing the vessel to become too top heavy. The Destination’s margin of safety had also been eroded by changes to the vessel and gear, long before this winter storm. The Coast Guard also believes the heavily loaded boat failed to meet minimum stability standards. RIP gentlemen.

[@susanwahl6322]

After this happened, Sig had the Northwestern check for stability. It was off so Sig made changes to the crab pots.

[@Greezy42]

Seems like that is almost always the cause. "Eroding the margin of safety" is a tactful and non-accusatory way of putting it but cases like the FV Big Valley were just blatantly overloaded.

[@HollyFrench-j9x]

So sad.

[@etcot8220]

Thanks for the heads-up, I wasn’t aware of this story to begin with.

[@willadams706]

Did anyone survive?

[@fever_spike]

From the point when Casey says “Last known position…”, and Sig goes into panic mode…man, that’ll never not be hard to watch. RIP Jeff and the Destination crew. 🙏🏻♥️

[@carolsdarksarcasm4223]

So sad

[@Tyrunner0097]

Even his last desperate hope, is when he hears Casey say, "I pray they find somebody", and he asks "Did they get off a Mayday?" Sig is hoping that if a Mayday was given out, there was still a chance to find someone, but...

[@sarahslater2580]

When you watch a man age 10 years in a heartbeat, Sig did the right thing heading to port then home to family. Our fishermen are the bravest of people, as are our coastguards and lifeboat crew members

[@bonniecreighton4163]

I was a staunch fan of "Deadliest Catch"....loved every minute of every show. To this day I have tremendous respect for the crew of every boat....these men have a kind of courage that is rarely acknowledged in our world today. It is heartbreaking to learn of these losses !!

[@a.life.reimagined]

Yes....so we can eat 🦀

[@paulcoomer211]

The Coast Guard puts their life on the line to save a total strangers life, they fly in on rough weather to save a life, hats off and thumbs up to them..

[@bigal1863]

I once had the pleasure of speaking with some coast guard officers during a dinner. I asked them what makes them sortie in weather that nobody else will go out in. One officer thought for a moment and then said "you have to go out, you don't have to come back". Semper Paratus.

[@Quincy556]

I served four years in the Coast Guard at Station Sandkey, it’s almost unbelievable how fast a boat of that size can go down. What a terrible way to go. R.I.P

[@valerieodle6589]

What do you think happened? It sounded like they didn't have time to SOS. Or something blew up

[@BrotherManBilliam]

Question: What is the most common way a boat of that size sinks? Possible a rogue wave was involved?

[@BrotherManBilliam]

No mayday is wild…

[@JustJake77]

watched a 60ft seiner go down in 12 seconds once. she was on the bottom in 75ft. in less than a minute. it happens scary fast.

[@Quincy556]

@@valerieodle6589 I honestly could only speculate, I do know when I would stand watch if we got a mayday call the position of the vessel in distress is the the most important thing, if they are taking on water and water hits the batteries they no longer have communication. I’ve Seen boats go down from a shaft falling out, to getting swamped from a wave etc etc.

[@michaelstuart9424]

My Cousin was Lost at Sea 25 years ago. Left Warrenton, Oregon on their Way to Alaska to Fish for Crab. Never found Anyone. Just gut wrenching for the Family. God Bless these hard Working Men.

[@LamarA-bq1zz]

The look on Sigs face was gut wrenching.

[@robertquail5838]

44 years as a commercial fisherman on the North Atlantic.. I lost a brother to a rogue wave. It is a hard life, but I would have done no other. It is a family tradition that goes back almost 150years in my family. My 2 sons do it now and so will their sons. TO ALL YOU STILL OUT THERE FAIR WINDS CALM SEAS

[@e.s.5529]

what can happen to a large vessel like that to go down so quickly that they cant even get a mayday out or get their suits on much less get into a life raft? does anyone know, I don't know about things like this so no offense to anyone.

[@faith6833]

Maybe it's time for a new family tradition.

[@PurifiedWaterII]

@@faith6833like surfing social media 😅

[@Unpopularopinions98]

@@e.s.5529if I remember correctly in this particular instance they were overloaded. There are several other reasons such as a rouge wave, too much ice on the boat and a slack tank, all of those can cause a boat to sink with little to no warning.

[@iancolson4648]

@@e.s.5529 i just read the coast guards press release which was that they went out overloaded in freezing spray with ice build up and the crew was fatigued. They also believe a hatch was left open stating that would cause the ship to sink within minutes. The families seem to think captain and crew were pressured by the owner to leave the dock early unprepared and wanted criminal charges brought up which was never done. This is just what I read in a news report after googling it so take that for what you will.

[@Unpopularopinions98]

When Sig asks for a moment you know he’s at a loss for words. RIP destination crew.

[@JustJake77]

I live on the West Coast of Vancouver Island, in a fishing town. Everyone has marine VHF here. Its part of life. Let me tell you what its like to hear someone you know and care for. radio the general channel... PANPAN PANPAN PANPAN..... The world stops. its the truly a helpless feeling. Rest easy my friends we miss you all.

[@happychika9095]

Me too, Bamfield. My dad was Coast Guard. So many we know and loved clambed by the ocean.

[@Dirtnap300]

Sig is the most real and honest human onthat show and you can see on his face the pain... Godspeed Jeff..

[@michaelhughes7472]

So was Phil Harris!😢😢

[@bodylanguageconsultant]

Body language of anguish in Sigs face when he hears. That's real emotions for a loss. Much respect to the fisherman amd coast guard

[@Tyrunner0097]

The way his head jerks up when he hears the words "...last known position..."; any time you hear those words, you never want to hear that. It means the vessel is missing, likely sunk.

[@s_shaddows.4939]

The fact the brave men and women of the coast guard is called puddle pirates is so disrespectful. They are heroes!!! Thank you so much for your hard work I've never needed the cost guard but I sure do appreciate all they do and my deepest love and respect to the ones who have gave their lives to save others!

[@TheHighAngler]

Puddle pirates are actually an endearing term. It’s playful but every department respects what everyone does. I’d bet my life on a CG rescue Swimmer any day.

[@Nirad-jt7en]

@@TheHighAnglerexactly. We poke fun at each other like siblings do but when push comes to shove we’re family and no one messes with our family.

[@GiosueMannino]

and eff amerikkka too

[@antoniobranderas]

@@GiosueManninogo cho ke onna horse ding a ling

[@lordazn]

Oh don't worry. They have names for us other branches. They swing back with their own punches as much as we give it to them.

[@Pobsta-de7hb]

You can hear the guy on the silver boat after retrieving the life ring say rest in peace after he saw it belonged to the destination, if you listen carefully at 4:30. Everyone knew when that was found that it was over for those poor guys.

[@louise8752]

The shock...and the years of memories made with a friend flashing through his eyes......

[@tribex11]

That face of pure physical pain Sig had was almost exactly how I reacted when my sister called me to say my brother died a few years ago. It's such a primal thing I even let out a noise like my chest was being crushed. Hope Sig was OK after, takes a long time to get right after that kind of loss especially when it's sudden and unexpected

[@josephkelly2194]

Watching this again on the last episode was so sad. Sig said it was the one time he 100 percent considered giving up crab fishing. Rip to the occupants of the destination

[@colleenrn2712]

I lost my best friend too! Her name was Toni. I miss her very much. We’d been friends for 35 years. She died when she was 44. I totally understand the pain. Sorry for your loss, Sig.

[@Raven-xz7xp]

That’s horrible, my Condolences 🙏🏻

[@angela_tarantulas]

My sincere condolences 💔

[@ZonaJim]

Many years ago, I was a young Coast Guardsman in the Gulf of Mexico. When a ship went down there, at least the water was warm enough that a survivor could last for many hours. Those cold Alaskan waters are unforgiving. Rest in peace crew.

[@glockdude5472]

There’s also a bunch of sharks lol

[@juanmendez3770]

⁠@@glockdude5472are you making a joke, or the lol stands for something else?

[@glockdude5472]

@@juanmendez3770 your English is atrocious.

[@glockdude5472]

@@juanmendez3770 are you asking me that, or are you telling me it stands for something else??

[@glockdude5472]

@@juanmendez3770 and yes, I was laughing as I said there are sharks. Is lol only allowed when telling a joke? Are you the “lol” police??

[@conniecummings7884]

I am so sorry sig and the family of Jeff for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Made me cry seeing sig upset.

[@chandraenger3740]

Sig is a man who has a genuine love for what he does and other crew members that do this job. I will never forget the look on his face when he found out captain phil harris had his stroke and then finding out about his passing. Its so heartbreaking to hear and see tragedies that take place in all of their lives. ❤❤

[@judyovington7469]

Heartbreaking.I watch all the way to Phil passing and the hardships the boys faced. It got too hard and zig wS always helping those boys all and everyone of them. Hard to see he has lost his buddy ❤❤

[@darthjoshyboy]

The Coast Guard doesn't get enough praise for what they do.

[@PatrioticCoservativeAmerican]

Watching this video was a punch in the gut R.I.P brothers.

[@michaelharper2339]

My heart just absolutely broke when I seen sig's face as he heard the news! RIP Jeff! and to all the crews on all these boats stay strong and most of all stay safe! much love!

[@davidcarmack5074]

From a former Coast Guardsman who's done several SARs, some good and some with bad results, it's always tough.

[@harlingthetrucker9971]

The mood on the helicopter was Stoic. The Crew remained professional but at the same time you can feel the mood change. Really tough to launch in the hope of doing another great job only to learn your efforts on this mission are going to be without reward. Important to remember that this kind of situation is also part of the job for the Coast Guard team.

[@sarahmerkel5349]

The look on Sigs face was heartbreaking. My heart goes out to all.

[@Stu1664RM]

Still heartbreaking to see. All these years later

[@Headloser]

Never seen this video before. Thank you. You honour the fallen and the crews that try to help out.

[@JustGigi319]

This clip is something like 6 or more years old

[@Old_Sailor85]

@@JustGigi319 Stopped watching after Phil Harris passed. So it's news to me. RIP to the Captain and Crew...

[@peteabrh-fairest9463]

Sadly Captain Jeff Hathaway and the F/V Destination were once featured on Deadliest Catch. Unfortunately, Jeff and the rest of the crew died while aboard the Destination when it sank.

[@MarkCosgrove-b3p]

Lost my step Dad to the ocean on a crab boat in the early 80s, when I was 11. I feel for all the families and friends of all who lose love one's to the ocean, she has no mercy. As fickle as can be.

[@Ironjawswife]

What was his name?

[@fever_spike]

So very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻♥️

[@fever_spike]

So very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻♥️

[@junecoulthard8942]

💔🙏🏼❤❤

[@RehabProjectSRCB]

Where did your step dad fish at?

[@Revanel238]

"Were going to give this 110% like this was our own family." God Bless the US Coast Guard.

[@yvetterodriguez2550]

Never seen this show but I know what it is to lose someone very close to you. My condolences to the man's family and his closest friends. Such heartbreaking news.

[@DanielQuigley-gr3tc]

Everything I see this rerun during the Deadliest Catch it still hits me. Watching Sig go through his tidal wave of emotions starts my eyes watering every single time. The last thing the Coast Guard ever wants to report is those words," No Joy Found". Just a half inch of ice on a Crab Boat adds several tons and fully loaded with Pots makes the boat very top heavy. No one will ever know exactly what happened but thankfully it added more safety measures to each boat, captain and crew. Now every 2 years instead of 5 to 7 every boat has to go through the maximum allowable weight tests. I remember Sig and the Northwestern going through that test shortly after the incident and Sig suddenly realizing he was like 10 tons overweight because the new pots each weighed 1 to 2 thousand pounds more then the older pots they replaced. I've watched that show since season 1 and even watched Mike Row on his Dirtiest Jobs show working as a Greenhorn on crab boars. Huge Respect for the Grabbers and the Coast Guard who no matter the weather go out to rescue and help those out in the Bering Sea. RIP to everyone who's been lost, prayers to those families and prayers that each season those who go out fishing that they all return

[@michelleanderson8537]

I love watching deadliest catch I watch them over n over .

[@truth-lg7xy]

The coast guard men and women are awesome people who in my opinion dont get the real recognition they deserve i couldn't imagine what they do❤

[@Justso_Weather_Vain]

Sig's panic after hearing "last known position" and the producer breaking the 4th wall gets me everytime

[@wyateerp1]

Former Naval Airdale, NAS Jax Florida. Use to watch the Sea Kings all the time. Tremendous respect for the CG. As an AMH/AMS our P3 Orions did a lot of SAR in the 70's when I was in. God Bless the "Destination" Crew, "Fair Winds and Following Seas"

[@kimberlyheibel8759]

Sig, so sorry for your loss. You have seen many. Blessings.

[@browsman2328]

I am ex U.S. Navy and have always had great respect for the U.S. Coast Guard as has all Navy personal that I know. There were Costies and Marines in my Navy Photography school in Pensacola Fla. and we got to know them well. The Costies told us their boot camp was the second hardest after the Marines and the Marines acknowledged that. Us Navy people consider Costies equal in importance to any of the other services.

[@ericklunkins4455]

As soon as Sig heard it was his friend you can see the pain in his heart like it was ripped out 😢

[@chrislaurent1137]

It's one thing to know a friend has passed away but at least their body can be recovered for a proper burial. Here, it hurts more cause not only do you know your friend's dead, but you can't recover the body cause it's lost at sea.

[@dreamynights2041]

this may have been years ago. but sig knew as soon as he said they didnt get off a mayday they were most likely gone.

[@4WDutah]

@@z9ao7vsig is still alive tf you on about?

[@Maishley]

@@z9ao7vwhat?

[@junecoulthard8942]

Sig is very much alive!

[@jrock2460]

@@z9ao7vthanks Hillary!

[@robertwhite3752]

The Bering Sea is unforgivable. It’s hard to believe that ships can go down in the snap of a finger like they do. When the proverbial hits the fan you literally have only seconds to do a number of things in exact order and get everything exactly right. In some instances like the tragedy that happened with the Destination you don’t even get that. So sorry this happened. RIP guys.

[@trex2092]

Retired USCG, stationed in Kodiak, AK 1988-1990, one spring we lost one boat a week for a few weeks. I really is the DEADLIEST Catch. I went out on many searches and came home with no good news for the families.

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

In the Perfect Storm Movie the wife said..." I just lost my husband for a bunch of stinking fish." R.I.P. Captain Jeff

[@justme6767]

This was so sad .Sig took it hard Captain Jeff and Crew 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Tyrunner0097]

I can imagine how hard it was for Casey, knowing that Sig and Jeff were good friends and this was going to devastate Sig, to tell him this. Even that short line, "I knew Jeff and you were tight."

[@hoss6048]

They were tight. He also knows it could be him in the ocean. Dangerous work

[@TOGade-dj6jh]

7:38 Sig is truly devastated by the news. I can’t imagine what it would feel like if someone calls you on the radio to tell you your best friend is lost at sea.

[@BoomerG21]

Right when he heard the phrase “last known position” you can see the moment of panic. Terrible stuff.

[@landseverywhere2155]

to go by the ocean or sinking must be the MOST frightening/terrifying ordeal that a human can go through, rip captain jeff

[@scottthorn7011]

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

[@avalon1108]

The anguish on Sig’s face is palpable. So awfully sorry.

[@dougbodenhamer9391]

My nephew is a navy rescue diver, along the line of coast guard. Those guys and gals get ni respect and deserve total respect.

[@jakeweber3598]

I have been here, most wont know the feelings of knowing that nobody will ever know what happened to someone they care about, simply gone from this world. Bless you all, Chin up and keep on

[@TheBrickLyfe]

Mike Rowes narration is an underrated part of Deadliest Catches success.

[@kimberlyhayes6006]

Awww Sig! Bless'em! He made me cry!

[@jordanpearce3237]

Coast Guard truly does one of the hardest jobs. Perpetually grim situations in an ever changing environment of the sea, and they put their lives on the line and battle against mother nature to bring people back to safety. Through it all, this video a great example, they maintain hope that they will find who they are looking for albeit, cold. Even after they find the life ring and things seem to be all but concluded, one says "Best case scenario, there are six dudes sitting in a life raft, they are all in good spirits and healthy and a little cold" These are the people I want looking for me when I am missing. Incredible service.

[@Missmori]

Sig was always my favorite when i used to watch this show... he had so much empathy compared to the others. the panic and heartbreak on his face and voice....

[@BadBrianMaxey]

Was that the New Cap and boat hes real Young Man was just watching it and he called his mom and it was real heart felt bless them and all of you men nothing but respect for you all god watche over all of those guys and thire boats

[@ainemairead4542]

I love the Coast Guard ..Sincerely an Army🪖brat

[@christiancherniss8063]

so sad much respect for all those doing that hard work

[@raymondhoagland4976]

The sea can be a cruel place at times, thoughts and prayers to the members lost RIP ⛴🙏

[@sjv6598]

The official report details the ship was overloaded with pots and bait, add to that the excess of ice and the boat capsized. The report states it was completely preventable. I hope they found their peace.

[@RitaFieldsRacing]

I remember Sig saying something about the crab pots weights being off which caused the overload.

[@robertwhite3752]

After this I believe the entire fleet had load limit test done on all the ships to make sure they weren’t overloaded.

[@rickarra1833]

I remember seeing this the first time, I could feel his pain

[@tandiannlewis2491]

❤ RIP, Destination ❤

[@_Trenchfoot_]

So much pain these guys endure as we sit on our cozy sofas and lie in our beds. Very few will ever experience what they do. My hats off these these men

[@rixxroxxk1620]

I’ve never seen Sig look so horrified. I’ve watched this show from day one and Sig is a strong fisherman. But this brought him to his knees. God bless this man and the crewman of the FV Destination.

[@junecoulthard8942]

I had seen this a few years back but it still hits hard knowing they all went down. May all of these Beautiful Souls RIP 🙏 ❤

[@kcot0704]

By far the most skilled pilots in the world. Their skills are tested on a daily basis and their acts save countless lives every year.

[@libertyone5853]

May God rest their souls and THANK you CG and God bless you all!

[@DoctorSess]

Most people have no real idea how treacherous the sea can be. RIP to the souls that were lost.

[@sandyerny8485]

I got Discovery+ just to be able to watch previous Deadliest Catch episodes before the new season. This episode had my heart broken for Sig. You could see the pain in his face so clearly that it hurt. I hadn't seen that pain since Phil from Cornelia Marie passed away.

[@robertsmith9096]

May the all rest in peace.

[@jayjones6904]

My cuz was navy chaplain at kodiak base if I remember right he was highly impressed with there life saving commitment

[@carlettelynch7859]

Soooo sad, healing love to their familys... And Sig. 😢😢😢😢❤❤❤

[@SPOOKSTR]

I worked on a 200 ton ship in the Pacific. My guess is a rouge wave caught them. We got hit hard off the coast of far Nth Australia and almost capsized us.

[@TheWestlandgirl]

Later determined ice buildup caused it to capsize.

[@mirrrstery]

😣 always loved sig. RIP to those men on that boat

[@chavezychavez69]

"The sea giveth and the sea taketh"

[@kingleebz1188]

Away

[@Tyrunner0097]

"Does anyone know where the love of God goes when the waves turn the minutes to hours?"

[@ouroborossnyder]

Did they ever find the boat or figure out why it sank? I remember it was all over the news here in Seattle. So sad. RIP 🙏

[@Privatepain1234]

i dont quite remember but i think it had something to do with too much ice on the pots on deck and it messed up the stabalization of the ship,

[@tidan4575]

The boat was found at the bottom of the sea five months later not too far from their LKP. The probable cause was determined that heavy freezing spray iced up the boat and potstack making it top heavy, and flipped the boat upside down before anyone had time to react. This compounded by the fact that their boat's stability instructions were outdated and inaccurate resulting in the boat being overloaded before it even left the dock.

[@triggerwarning5911]

What i wanna know is what happened? They were that close to land and something happens so fast that they couldn't even get off a mayday. Rogue wave maybe? Thats a scary thought.

[@delewan]

They were improperly loaded, the crew was fatigued, and the captain set forth into freezing spray despite knowing these things. A hatch was left open, and the crew was so fatigued that they couldn't keep up with ice buildup. It capsized quickly. The captain was unfortunately complicit a string of missteps.

[@jasonlinton9902]

@@delewan she had to be listing bad before the sinking but no mayday no nothing but somebody had time to tie the epirb to a rope im thinking they were in the water when that happened thinking the coast guard would be able to see the bright yellow rope better so they would find them

[@8180634]

I'm not clear why the crew doesn't wear PLBs as part of standard safety gear. It seems that would make it significantly easter to locate people in the water.

[@BYLAKE3D]

Unfortunately they were on their way up to the area, so equipment was stacked and the crew were most likely below deck and not working on deck so wouldn't have been in survival gear. The investigation showed the calculations used for stability were incorrect because of a recent refit, the vessel capsized when it had to much ice on the upper deck and at that point there was no hope of getting out and likely was gone in a very short space of time. It was found a couple months later at the bottom.

[@teresacorley7874]

My friend use to work on this boat I really enjoy this watching this show it is so relaxing to watch it's almost like your right thier with them

[@robertmartin4449]

Is this show still on?

[@jdawgl33]

Not sure if a new season is in the works. There are episodes post covid. Then the crab hatcheries started collapsing- unrelated to covid- so lots of restrictions. Sig went to Norway to fish.

[@Nobody_important_at_all]

technically yes but the last two seasons of crabbing in Alaska were canceled due to low population numbers of all crabs. Classified as a catastrophic population event, affecting an estimated 90% of the species. No crab, no show. The hatcheries collapsing due to restrictions is just them not being able to harvest, that's the bread and butter of the entire industry up there.

[@geomodelrailroader]

4:18 this is when they knew. When Silver Spray pulled the ring out of the water it said clear as day "FV Destination SeaTac" this confirmed the boat went down and Sig and Keith just lost their friends.

[@GeraldWilson-pe7dn]

My heart breaks 💔 just hearing this and watching Sig react to this!!

[@patrickpowell2236]

I was ATC 10 years in Alaska. My last 39 months were in Cold Bay, AK where Coast Guard regularly bases a Jayhawk rescue helicopter. I had one of the least physical jobs out there, more mental work and ATC radio work. I was chilled every time Coast Guard called up as "Coast Guard Rescue ####." Even the air taxi pilots kept eyes and ears out for fellow pilots and ship crews. A few air taxi planes have marine radios by choice of the owners, in case they need to assist in a search. There's lots of dangerous jobs and the Coast Guard is standing by for any help they can give.

[@douglasward4311]

Jeff Hathaway Awesome seaman was on the f/v Karyn Lynn when he had his first skipper ship 1993

[@markking2054]

I worked on the Desination in 1988 for Opies, and the Silver Spray in 2003 for Opies, it's a small world after all.

[@wally2786]

I remember this episode. Gut wrenching stuff.

[@HarryBosch-]

4.5 hours of fuel, 2 hours to get to target. Leaves 30 min to search before needing to head back. Damn.

[@driventoaccount3276]

There is a LZ on St George if they have to they can stay on scene longer, I think during the meet and greet the Coast Guard Media folks said it is there for emergency’s and not staffed. Other than that I’ve never heard it mentioned in the Navy but it has been used once? That I could find so have no idea what the status is of it. Not listed on a couple of maps I checked so I dunno

[@matrobw]

I flew for the cg out of kodiak. There is fuel available on st george and st. Paul Island which is close. Sad story. Unfortunately I witnesses many of these.

[@darylmorning]

Wish they had kept the HH-3J Pelicans for the long legged missions. 30 minutes for a search? That almost sounds like a disservice, giving professional Search and Rescue personnel things that seem little more than a token effort.

[@markallen4001]

The Coast Guard has been involved in many combat missions in wars. Douglas Munro was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions on Guadalcanal during WW2 while piloting a Higgins boat. His actions saved many lives but sadly cost him his. His last words were regarding the safety of the men in his charge.