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

@PascalCrypto

7 күн бұрын

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

@terrybabb2045

7 күн бұрын

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

7 күн бұрын

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

7 күн бұрын

Wish I would have joined the coast gaurd!

@nicolelarson7829

7 күн бұрын

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

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

@jasongreen5944

8 күн бұрын

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

@glennawhiteman742

8 күн бұрын

😢

@DjLadywolf

6 сағат бұрын

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

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

@spoils2873

6 күн бұрын

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

@HiMarsPewPew

6 күн бұрын

@@spoils2873 stay in your mamas basement!

@NameyMcNamerson

6 күн бұрын

As opposed to a fake human?

@airforcerymer15

5 күн бұрын

@@spoils2873 what are you on bro?

@thomasfosterjr.5247

3 күн бұрын

​@@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.

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

5 күн бұрын

Thanks for the explanation

@caseyj779

4 күн бұрын

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.

@holyghost231

4 күн бұрын

@@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

4 күн бұрын

100th like and thank you for explaining 😊

@debbieleeniva4581

3 күн бұрын

Thank you for explaining.

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

4 күн бұрын

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

@chadparsons50

3 күн бұрын

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

2 күн бұрын

🙏

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 !!

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

6 күн бұрын

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

6 күн бұрын

Maybe it's time for a new family tradition.

@user-gz5un4jp9v

6 күн бұрын

@@faith6833like surfing social media 😅

@Definitemaybe0698

5 күн бұрын

@@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

5 күн бұрын

@@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.

The look on Sigs face was gut wrenching.

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. 🙏🏻♥️

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

6 күн бұрын

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

6 күн бұрын

@@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.

@NabiscoAmerican

5 күн бұрын

and eff amerikkka too

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

6 күн бұрын

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

@BrotherManBilliam

6 күн бұрын

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

@BrotherManBilliam

6 күн бұрын

No mayday is wild…

@JustJake77

6 күн бұрын

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

6 күн бұрын

@@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.

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.

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.

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

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.

@base64d

7 күн бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss too ❤

@Raven-xz7xp

6 күн бұрын

That’s horrible, my Condolences 🙏🏻

Still heartbreaking to see. All these years later

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

@harlingthetrucker9971

7 күн бұрын

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.

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

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

8 күн бұрын

There’s also a bunch of sharks lol

@juanmendez3770

7 күн бұрын

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

@glockdude5472

7 күн бұрын

@@juanmendez3770 your English is atrocious.

@glockdude5472

7 күн бұрын

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

@glockdude5472

7 күн бұрын

@@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??

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

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 ❤❤

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.

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

@JustGigi319

8 күн бұрын

This clip is something like 6 or more years old

@Old_Sailor85

7 күн бұрын

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

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

8 күн бұрын

What was his name?

@fever_spike

8 күн бұрын

So very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻♥️

@fever_spike

8 күн бұрын

So very sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻♥️

@junecoulthard8942

8 күн бұрын

💔🙏🏼❤❤

@RehabProjectSRCB

7 күн бұрын

Where did your step dad fish at?

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!

❤ RIP, Destination ❤

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

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

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.

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

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

So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.

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.

@HillaryClintonUSA

12 күн бұрын

Sig didn't even get to send out a mayday when he went down either. Death comes quick and doesn't care if you do or don't have over 60 crab pots on board..

@4WDutah

10 күн бұрын

@@HillaryClintonUSAsig is still alive tf you on about?

@Maishley

8 күн бұрын

@@HillaryClintonUSAwhat?

@junecoulthard8942

8 күн бұрын

Sig is very much alive!

@HillaryClintonUSA

8 күн бұрын

@@junecoulthard8942 he passed away 02/11/2023

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.

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

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"

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.

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

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

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

May the all rest in peace.

"The sea giveth and the sea taketh"

@kingleebz1188

8 күн бұрын

Away

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

7 күн бұрын

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

@robertwhite3752

6 күн бұрын

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

I remember this episode. Gut wrenching stuff.

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.

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

So sad. God bless you.

I just wanted to hug Sig at that very moment.

My condolences to you &his family .

Every time I watch this, it breaks my heart for Sig and the crew of The Destination. 😢

Over 7 years ago this happened....damn!!

Thanks for that beneficial definition of EPIRB. I have both feet firmly planted on the land. I have had two frightening experiences with boats. One was with my retired Navy neighbor returning the40ft rented sailboat going south inside San 8:06 Francisco bay. Wind was coming wildly under the bridge along the right side. Left side was only inches above the water. I was praying and holding on for dear life. We made it. Made a lot of promises. Yes I have broken many of them!

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

@driventoaccount3276

8 күн бұрын

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

7 күн бұрын

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.

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 🙏 ❤

The producer saying sorry acually made me start crying dude

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

I remember this episode vividly

The Bering sea is unforgiving, RIP!

Love the show, Deadliest catch

These guys put their lives on line and it's such a hard,cold job.

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

7 күн бұрын

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.

sailor brotherhood shown in full contrast doing one of the most dangerous jobs in the world brave men

Sorry for your loss Sig

I love the Coast Guard ❤

Oh Sig..... 😭 Rip destination crew...

You could see the instant the realization of what he was told hit him.

So sorry for all

Poor Jeff such a good guy :(

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

No way they could survive in those waters ..tragic

What's kind of crazy about this ship sinking, is it appears to be rather calm seas and the ship is just gone.

Sad to see nice to know how much they care is rare indeed

How did a boat go down that fast without a radio or anything? Crazy.

That boat strait up capsized and went down in less than a minute

R.I.P. Destination

That was a heartbreaking episode. I wonder if they ever found out what happened so fast that they couldn’t get into their survival suits?

@cw93711

6 күн бұрын

Report said they were overloaded with crab pots and then icing caused it to capsize.

May all that have been lost at sea rest in peace.

I was in the Civil Air Patrol back in the late 6os to mid 70's. Aircraft and ships share ine common denominator: foul weather can bring down the most sophisticated aircraft even with sophisticated flight systems and sadly tour boats, fishing vessels, and ocean liners aren't immune. RIP Deadliest Catch shipmates list at sea.

the look on Sig's face broke my heart. That is a heavy load to bear.

Watched seasons of this show never seen sig hurt like that

wish the full series was online for people to see, for example on netflix or something like that

Worst case scenario is…. 6 more blocks to plant at Fisherman’s Terminal in Ballard!!! I spent a lot of time standing at the Wharf Preying for those that never made it back to the Dock…. Rip Boys RIP.

Poor Sig been through the absolute mill

Man this High quality reminds of a tv show called coast guard Alaska TV show.

Coast guard is on the ball y'all best in the world at saving lives they get it done son !!

Rest in Peace, boyos.

7 years ago already wow

😢😢 always liked sig

This scene is always a tough watch 😞🙏

"The report claims that unsafe stability conditions resulting from the carriage of heavier crab pots that exceeded the weight used in the stability instructions, additional weight and stability stress from bait loaded high on the vessel, excessive ice accumulations from freezing spray, and downflooding from the open No. 3 hold access hatch were the primary factors that led to the capsizing of the boat." "The loss of the Destination with six persons aboard was a tragic and preventable accident,"

Hearing the producer say sorry, even though he isnt. Because this situation is what makes him money

@roymartin3358

3 күн бұрын

How presumptuous…

Such a dangerous job all these guys have.

Coast gaurds make the impossible seem possible. These guys and gals go above and beyond.

Rest in Peace Ray Vincler and everyone on board.

Is this show still on?

Sig with the james bond pose on the thumbnail

Was the ship ever found? I can’t imagine how terrifying that would be. They know what is coming….

@user-cx5lq7kx2f

9 күн бұрын

They found it at the bottom of the Bering Sea a few months later.

@okidoke-xe8gj

8 күн бұрын

@@user-cx5lq7kx2fof course...

@sherrimartin1057

8 күн бұрын

​@user-cx5lq7kx2f how or why did the ship go down ?

@spiker84

8 күн бұрын

@@sherrimartin1057 There's another channel that broke down the details very well, but the super short version is that the stability calculations were not correct after some recent upgrades, it iced over in freezing spray, capsized, and sank.

@ninajones1175

8 күн бұрын

@@sherrimartin1057 you can google it. I looked and there are a couple theories. First was over stacking the pots…worth the look

Watching from us navy seal base Coronado California

Why show this? It's a friend, and probably acquaintances. What a brutal way to earn a living.

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

8 күн бұрын

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.