Deadliest Catch fans have seen Edgar Hansen serve aboard the family-run F/V Northwestern fishing vessel. However, the figure eventually disappeared from the series. Since then, fans have been wondering just what happened to Edgar.

Edgar Hansen Served On The Vessel For Around Three Decades

Edgar served aboard the F/V Northwestern vessel, having been part of the crew for close to three decades. He is the brother of Captain Sig Hansen. Their brother Norm also served as the vessel’s engineer.

Edgar himself has occasionally served as a captain aboard the vessel, usually during blue king crab or bairdi seasons. While making appearances throughout the series early on, Edgar eventually stopped appearing on the show after season 14.

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