The F/V Saga was a staple of Deadliest Catch for over ten seasons, battling tough weather and facing mechanical issues. However, fans are left wondering what happened to the Saga and whether it will make a return to the show. Here’s a look into the ship’s journey and current situation.
The F/V Saga is no longer under the command of its former captain, Jake Anderson. It appears the ship is now up for sale. Fans began to worry when the Saga was missing from the first few episodes of Deadliest Catch Season 17. Although the ship had been in service for more than forty years, its absence from the show is not due to wear and tear.
Jake Anderson shared in a Deadliest Catch recap episode that he no longer owned the Saga, citing a situation he referred to as “squirrely.” This cryptic remark led fans on Reddit to speculate about the reasons behind the ship’s departure. One theory gaining traction was that co-owner Lenny Herzog faced some tax problems, which could explain the shift in ownership.
If the tax theory is accurate, the general consensus on Reddit is that Jake Anderson had little power over the situation. One user explained, “Jake pretty much-lost everything but his name in the deal. Once the IRS decides to take what they want, there isn’t anything you can do about it.”
In addition, there’s a possibility that the Saga is up for sale. A listing on DockStreetBrokers, which was shared on Reddit, appears to feature a ship identical to the Saga. Though the listing does not explicitly confirm it’s the Saga, the photos and footage suggest it’s the same vessel. The asking price for the ship is $1,800,000. For those with deep pockets, this could be an opportunity to own a piece of Deadliest Catch history.
While Jake Anderson continues his work as captain on the F/V Northwestern in Deadliest Catch Season 20, it remains uncertain if the Saga will make a return to the show. Unless the ship is bought and reintroduced into the series, its crabbing days on screen may be over. This is the story of what happened to the F/V Saga on Deadliest Catch.
