Treasure the memory of our beloved Captain Phil by testing your knowledge of the life of this legendary skipper.
Captain Phil Harris Quiz
How many years did Phil skipper the Cornelia Marie?
12 years
18 years
23 years
Phil was at the helm of the Cornelia Marie for close to 20 years and in the fishing industry for more than 30.
Phil brought back huge hauls of opilio and king crab, but how did he feel about eating them?
He couldn't get enough.
He actually preferred opilio to king crab.
He said, "Pass the steak!"
Phil blamed his years working in a fish-processing plant running a catcher-processor as the reason he was burned out on crabs.
Fishermen are a notoriously superstitious bunch. Did Phil hold to fishing superstitions?
Phil didn't believe in those sorts of the things.
Phil shared some superstitions, but he never did anything special to give them a wide berth.
Indeed! For example, Phil followed the universal conviction: "Never sail out on a Friday."
Phil learned his lesson about Fridays after his boat's main engine blew up on a voyage that left port on a Friday. Twice.
What tattoos proudly adorned Phil's arms?
A stylized Cornelia Marie at sea on one arm and a memorial to lost fishermen friends on the other
A pair that showed off his love of motorcycles and the sailor's life
Interwoven mermaids, Neptune, king crabs and other denizens of the deep
Phil sported an ornate Harley-Davidson legend on one arm and a grizzled pirate on the other.
Which memorable quote belongs to Phil?
"Robots are good. Robots don't think. Robots are used to repetition. Robots don't complain. Robots are little zombies."
"You're not a man 'til you've pulled a tooth out with a pair of pliers."
"You've just basically admitted you're a quitter and you're not man enough to step up to the plate and do the task."
Phil loved to remind us that you have to be physically tough for a life on the sea even to the point of doing your own dental work. Guys, get pulling! (Nods to Sig Hansen of the Northwestern and Keith Colburn of the Wizard for the other two quotes.)
Salty language is definitely part and parcel of "Deadliest Catch." How did Phil feel about his own occasional bouts of profanity?
A bit embarrassed sometimes.
Completely unapologetic.
Not really concerned about it one way or the other.
In a 2007 live chat, Phil admitted to being a little embarrassed by some of his foul language on the show. In his defense, however, it's true that the show is unscripted and crab fishing, like other dangerous jobs, has its own colorful language.
Did Phil get his yearly fill of fishing during crab season?
Once crab season ended each year, Phil preferred to spend time away from fishing.
Phil enjoyed fishing, even when he wasn't on the Cornelia Marie.
Phil didn't mind hanging out with his friends to do a little fishing, but he wasn't one to suggest fishing in the off-season.
Phil was a huge fan of sport fishing, even if didn't bring in the big bucks like his job on the Cornelia Marie.
Did Phil ever admit to any truly terrifying moments on the high seas?
He sure did and for good reason.
He hinted a few times but never liked to get too specific.
What, Phil? No way!
Yes. Phil once found himself and his crew caught in the middle of a monster storm off Alaska’s remote Pribloff Islands. Winds between 150 and 175 knots -- that's about 175 to 200 miles per hour -- roused the fury of the ocean and set the stage for the Cornelia Marie to take a 100-foot free-fall plunge over the crest of a killer wave. It was one of the three times he admitted to being truly terrified at sea.
When Phil accidentally broke his back in two places while loading equipment in Dutch Harbor, what were the chances the injury could have left him paralyzed.
50 percent
75 percent
95 percent
Phil definitely got lucky that day. Around 95 percent of people with similar injuries reportedly end up paralyzed -- and that's without well-meaning crew members attempting to help by walking on his injured back to work out what they first believed to be just "kinks."
What was one of Phil's favorite four-wheel rides?
A Black Firebird SD-455 Trans AM
A Red Corvette Z06
A Blue Jaguar XKR
Phil loved cars with classic styling and plenty of power. In 2009, one of his favorite sets of wheels was a red Corvette Z06. He owned seven Corvettes over the years.
Too bad
You really missed the boat on this one. Better hope somebody throws you a survival suit.
Tough Questions
But not bad. For a greenhorn.
Outstanding!
You'd have made the captain proud. Ready to sign up for a season on the Cornelia Marie?
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