Category: Seattle Maritime News

Divers Recover Two Bodies from Boathouse Fire at Squalicum Harbor in Bellingham, Washington

Posted in Maritime Accidents,Seattle Maritime News,Washington Maritime News on April 10, 2012

BELLINGHAM, WA. – Divers searching for Jim Langei, 43, and his wife Sterling Taylor, 33, who have been missing since the March 30 fire at Squalicum Harbor, have recovered two bodies on April 5.

Injured Fisherman Rescued Off Oregon Shore by Coast Guard

Posted in Fishing Vessel Accidents,Injured Fishermen,Seattle Maritime News,World Maritime News on September 13, 2010

FLORENCE, ORE. – Mike Saiville, a fisherman who worked aboard the fishing vessel, Ocean Force, was rescued Tuesday, August 31, by the Coast Guard HH-65C Dolphin helicopter crew from Station Newport, Ore., supported by a second HH-65C helicopter crew from Group/Air Station North Bend, Ore. At the time of the rescue, Ocean Force was located… read more

Final Days of Captain Phil Harris of ‘Deadliest Catch’ Airs on Discovery

Posted in Alaska Maritime News,Seattle Maritime News on July 13, 2010

The Discovery Channel airs the details Tuesday night, July 13, of the death of Capt. Phil Harris, Alaskan crabber and fan’s favorite reality star of ‘Deadliest Catch’ who suffered a stroke and died in February. The last six years of Harris’ life have been lived on camera, and his death was no different. For three… read more