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Deadliest Catch’s F/V Aleutian Ballad comeback from 60ft ‘rogue wave’ capsize
The Aleutian Ballad is one of Deadliest Catch’s most memorable fishing vessels. Deadliest Catch’s F/V Aleutian Ballad was captained by Jerry ‘Corky’ Tilley. The Washington born captain was in charge of the boat when it was hit by a wave the size of a five-story building in season 2. The 107-foot-long welded steel crabber was capsized by the “rogue wave,” and exited the Discovery series. Speaking on Deadliest Catch, Captain Jerry said that the weather conditions were “unbelievable.” At 3 am, the Captain had to navigate the 100ft tall boat through 40ft seas and 60-mph winds before it was hit by a 60ft wave. During Deadliest Catch season 2, fans saw the Aleutian Ballad with a dead engine after being hit by a “rogue wave.” Video, >click to read< 06:49
