Josh Harris Net Worth
Captain Josh Harris is in command of recently modernized Alaskan fishing vessel Cornelia Marie, which appeared on reality TV show Deadliest Catch. As of 2016 Josh Harris’ total net worth is approximately $800 thousand. Let’s take a look on his journey as a fisherman and some important milestones in his career.
Josh Harris graduated from Monroe High School and before his fishing career he worked as a painter and on cars. He started his work as a fisherman working on the Time Bandit, an Alaskan crab fishing vessel which also appeared on Deadliest Catch.
The FV Cornelia Marie was built in 1989 and the original owner was Ralph Collins. The vessel was named after his wife, who was a co-owner. After the divorce, Cornelia took ownership and sold a share to Phil Harris. In 2010, Captain Phil Harris died and his ash was entrusted to the waters of Bering Sea. On season 7 the vessel appeared under the commad of Captain Tony Lara. In 2013, Josh Harris bought Cornelia Marie and invested approximately $1 million on modernization and upgrades.
Besides his work on fishing vessels, Josh used a help of journalist Steve Springer and Blake Chavez, and published a book with his brother Jake as a tribute to Phil Harris, which they entitled Captain Phil Harris: The Legendary Crab Fisherman, Our Hero, Our Dad. Royalties from this book further improve his net worth and also help him to diversify income portfolio.
