Dutch Harbor (A Down and Dirty Car Tour)

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  • čas přidán 31. 05. 2020
  • You've probably seen it on Deadliest Catch (or some other TV show) or heard about it, but have you ever wondered what it looks like? As the epicenter for Bering Sea fisheries, this small town out in the Aleutian Island chain has a large impact on the Alaskan economy.
    Filmed on location in Dutch Harbor, Unalaska, Alaska.
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    All material in this video is original and personally recorded by myself (or with my gear) on location. Copyright © 2020 All Rights Reserved

Komentáře • 85

  • @dannypedersen7811
    @dannypedersen7811 Před 2 lety +4

    I worked there for 20 years. It has really changed.

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 lety +1

      It was 15 years between visits and the changes seemed pretty subtle to me. It's something that I like about Dutch.

    • @ab.v4040
      @ab.v4040 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I worked there when I was 19 years old back in 1999 C season
      Watching this brings tears to my eyes for some reason.
      What a time it was 😌

    • @ab.v4040
      @ab.v4040 Před 4 měsíci

      Unisea Inc 1999 C season

  • @kevinfisher2625
    @kevinfisher2625 Před 3 lety +23

    I lived here when I was a kid, my dad was mayor for some time and seeing this video choked me up making me realize just how much I miss it. I can't thank you enough for making this video. You've no idea how much it means to me. Thank you immensely and I hope to see more from Dutch Harbor. Sincerely, Kevin

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Wow! Great to hear this video made your day! It's an interesting place. My first visit was in January 2004 and the next was 2019. 15 years in between but the place seemed almost the same. Hopefully you can get back up there soon.

    • @joseleon559
      @joseleon559 Před 2 lety +1

      I just came from Dutch Harbor, it actually sold right when I was leaving it’s closed now and so is the pho joint in Unalaska

    • @ryanlawrence9010
      @ryanlawrence9010 Před 2 lety

      Take medicine.

    • @georgeallred4617
      @georgeallred4617 Před 2 lety

      @@joseleon559 what sold?

    • @joseleon559
      @joseleon559 Před 2 lety +1

      @@georgeallred4617 that Mexican restaurant

  • @captainmidnight7012
    @captainmidnight7012 Před rokem +4

    Elbow Room ? 😂 lots of good times there .

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před rokem +1

      I never made it over there. I've heard stories though!

    • @captainmidnight7012
      @captainmidnight7012 Před rokem +1

      @@serenitynow2481 made it in playboy magazine as one of the rowdiest Bars in the 🇺🇸 ! 😂

  • @ricknelson4764
    @ricknelson4764 Před 3 lety +4

    I left Dutch Harbor 10 years ago, there is something that is drawing me back...I have to go and I will

  • @sikandar9381
    @sikandar9381 Před 2 lety +2

    I live there for three months when I was 34.good and lovely people.

  • @user-yq5he3gs5d
    @user-yq5he3gs5d Před 2 lety +3

    I lived there for 3 years when I was in early 40's.
    I miss so much. I live in Japan now.
    I want to visit someday.
    Morio

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching. Hopefully you can get back soon. Japan is pretty awesome too

  • @jamesbohlman4297
    @jamesbohlman4297 Před rokem +2

    Paved roads? A Safeway? You got by the Grand Aleutian without getting a shot of the falls across the bay? Dutch Harbor hath been tamed.

  • @kofidebrah7594
    @kofidebrah7594 Před 3 lety +2

    Something about that place makes me want to visit it. Maybe it's the peace and calmness. Thank you for sharing.

  • @michaelsimmons261
    @michaelsimmons261 Před 2 lety +3

    I worked for Westward and Icicle 2005-2015 Dutch Harbor...my thumb nail here is me returning 2015 getting my landlegs, was on an atsea processor 9months

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 lety

      Commercial fishing is hard work. Bering sea fisheries kicks that up a notch in my opinion.

    • @michaelsimmons261
      @michaelsimmons261 Před 2 lety +1

      @@serenitynow2481 That 9 months was my last year to prove to myself I won. people do not know what it takes.

  • @DronesOverHaines
    @DronesOverHaines Před 2 lety

    Very nice. Thanks for sharing this experience with us.

  • @mariobaltazar4160
    @mariobaltazar4160 Před 3 lety +2

    What a peaceful place....

  • @priyankjoshi5013
    @priyankjoshi5013 Před 2 lety +1

    What a lovely beautiful town ❤️❤️

  • @stevesbushcraftingadventur9605

    I can't believe believe I'm moving there. Permanent relocation the sexiest two words I have ever heard. Humbled like no other.

  • @mattalley4330
    @mattalley4330 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Im glad you mentioned the pillowboxes because i did see a few. A good place to take a nap or something?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 8 měsíci

      They're probably not the most comfortable place to take a nap! Haha

  • @gregmattinen8060
    @gregmattinen8060 Před 3 lety +1

    Was there building houses in 1985, wow how it changed! Want to go back, soon!

  • @soldierchon
    @soldierchon Před 3 lety +3

    1990-2000. The island is beautiful. But that’s it!

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Haha. I enjoyed my brief port calls. Kudos to you and everyone else that calls (called) it home.

    • @ab.v4040
      @ab.v4040 Před 4 měsíci

      I was there June 1999 to September 1999 Unisea Inc

  • @ericrawson2909
    @ericrawson2909 Před 3 lety +2

    Don't know what it is about this place, I spent a day walking around from a cruise ship a year or two ago. Why am I looking at videos to relive the experience? There is something special about feeling so remote from the rest of the world, you feel like you could escape here from the tsunami of crap that is that is engulfing the western world.

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      You're 100% right. It's definitely remote. Haha. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience there.

  • @LesSharp
    @LesSharp Před 2 lety +3

    I don't watch Deadliest Catch or any of this BS reality TV. I'm researching the WW2 history of the Aleutians campaign and this footage is incredible, and I love this down and dirty style! Subscribed!

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you very much. Dutch Harbor has some good WW2 pill boxes. They also have a museum near the airport.

    • @josemrodriguez3080
      @josemrodriguez3080 Před rokem

      Say what you want about any other so called reality tv - BS? Probaby - But - watch one or a few - that aint no odinary show and no BS - you dont get any more real than out on the Bering Sea - theres no hollywood effects nor doubles - its fishing and the Bering for real and unforgiving - and you obviousy never been to Dutch nor fished or offshore high latitudes - there's a reason- a few- that fishing in the Bering is one the toughest most dangerous jobs on the planet - I fished a few seasons longlining and few as fisheries observer - and it was no mean feat for the camera guys to ride along especially rough winter weather and took the same chance as crew that if shit hits the fan - you might not come back ...and thats no BS - so you might want reevaluate your BS opinion about something you dont have a clue - watch a show or two and go up hike the pilĺboxes or better yet go out as a processor and get to know the "BS" up close 😏

  • @sks6689
    @sks6689 Před 3 lety +1

    I miss Dutch , the Mexican food , what yup not bad pretty good. I worked at the the Grand Hotel , now we put out some great food . ya know there was not much to do in Dutch Harbor , I am thankful to have gone up there and say yes i did .

  • @milohrnic2023
    @milohrnic2023 Před 3 lety +1

    There are a lot of full sized vans in Dutch Harbor it seems.

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Haha. For sure. The volume of non-resident workers requires bulk transport to get from A to B.

  • @Rugraballe
    @Rugraballe Před 4 lety +4

    Miss this place. Is Amelia's restaurant still in the green building after passing Safeway? I had the best omelette I've ever tasted there, mushroom and monterey jack, and an excellent portion that covered my plate!

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 4 lety +1

      Oh yeah that's still it. We tend to go there for the milkshakes, but their food is good too!

    • @L00Crafak
      @L00Crafak Před 2 lety +1

      I've just came back from Unalaska to Czech Republic and yes, Amelia's is still there and omelettes are still great

    • @ricknelson4764
      @ricknelson4764 Před 2 lety +1

      Safeway was called Eagle when I was there and yes they did serve some of the best omelettes I have ever had

    • @georgeallred4617
      @georgeallred4617 Před 2 lety

      @@ricknelson4764 how long ago was that? I was there in 2004 and I think that's the store I bought some items at.

  • @donaldtorgerson3832
    @donaldtorgerson3832 Před 3 lety +1

    My first time in Dutch Harbor was 1970 Torgy

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Wow! Change much? Haha. Between my first time there in 2004 and last time 2020 they added 1 bar and a Safeway from what I could tell.

    • @sikandar9381
      @sikandar9381 Před 2 lety

      My first visit there 1994.

  • @kenmaxwell9435
    @kenmaxwell9435 Před 3 měsíci +1

    More pillboxes than trees

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 měsíci

      They also say there's a girl behind every tree out there too...

  • @jacobmarx2472
    @jacobmarx2472 Před 4 lety +1

    Man, you missed the Rat!

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      I missed this comment too apparently! I originally planned on adding it in, but it didn't flow as well. They've got great food. Valhalla Pizza for me please!

  • @123youtue1
    @123youtue1 Před 3 lety +2

    I live in Alaska and really want to go there for a week with my wife. Are there any restaurants and coffee shops, tourist attractions?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety +2

      There are some historical things to see such as the WW2 museum and there are a couple bunker hikes. Not sure about the cost to get out there, but I'm sure you could have some fun for a few days. The Grand Aleutian has an excellent Sunday Brunch.

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Good to know! Thanks for your comment.

    • @ryanlawrence9010
      @ryanlawrence9010 Před 2 lety +1

      Nope, just Elbow rooms. Uh they have lattes and stores.

    • @priyankjoshi5013
      @priyankjoshi5013 Před 2 lety

      @@bob4811 how much lucky you are !! Is this town near Shetland ?

  • @cabotcat1
    @cabotcat1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Does anyone know the music being played during the beginning ?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 měsíci

      It's royalty free music. The link to "bensounds" is in the video description.

  • @synthesaurus
    @synthesaurus Před 3 lety +1

    what camera did you use?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 3 lety

      Just used my phone for filming. I have a nikon D750 for the thumbnail

  • @Jonah994
    @Jonah994 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I live here

  • @priyankjoshi5013
    @priyankjoshi5013 Před 2 lety +1

    How can I visit there from India ? Is it cheap or costly town?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 2 lety +1

      That'd be a long trip. An expensive one too. Prices in town aren't bad, but they aren't cheap either.

    • @priyankjoshi5013
      @priyankjoshi5013 Před 2 lety +2

      @@serenitynow2481 ok thanks for reply I will search about this beautiful town .

  • @58nunzi
    @58nunzi Před 2 lety +3

    I went up there with 5$ in my pocket. I'm one of the people that made out great. Probably because I'm a good Carpenter and the word got out. The people are great for the most part. Be prepared to work your butt off.

  • @Fuji-Dinh
    @Fuji-Dinh Před 8 měsíci +1

    How can I go there to work from Vietnam?

    • @serenitynow2481
      @serenitynow2481  Před 8 měsíci

      Not exactly sure, but the first step is probably US work visas. Good luck!

    • @JayEmpty
      @JayEmpty Před měsícem

      @@serenitynow2481 Have a job arranged before you move there. Do not go to look in person!!