Tuna Seiners lined up at 10th Avenue Terminal with some net work going on. In this photo is the Connie Jean and JM Martinac ,among others . sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Sea Gem…
American Queen …
The Seiner American Queen cruising in the waters . Launched by Campbell’s shipyard in 1972 , this was one of two seiners by Campbell’s with the raised pilot house the other being the Pan Pacific. This photo was donated to me by the Tuna Boat Association. Share your pictures at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Connie Jean….
Finisterre….
I love this photo sent in by a great guy Chris Carey, showing the Finisterre doing some repairs out at Sea. This type of seiner has always been one of my favorite styles . Thank You Chris for sharing your memories with us. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Mermaid….
I recently received this oil painting photo of the Mermaid, honestly the photo doesn’t do it justice , its a beautiful painting . Thank You to Frank Correia Jr for sharing this photo with me . Sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Harold Medina ….
Harold Medina working on the deck aboard the Zapata Discoverer. I can’t help but think the Professor is in class teaching the students. Harold will always be a legend in this fleet. Share your pictures with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
New Zealand …
I love this picture of the Finisterre in a set with the speed boat driver circling , and it appears to be the Zapata Discoverer in a set in the background . When the spots of tuna come up its time to let her go. Thank you to Chris Carey for the picture .Share your pictures at sdtunaboats@cox.net and on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Spotter Plane ….
I must admit I used to think being in a speedboat and having the chopper above really got your blood flowing , but seeing these photos of the spotter plane helping the Finisterre set the net off of New Zealand is awesome. Huge Thank You to Chris Carey for sending these into us. sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats
Frank LoCoco …
Frank LoCoco doing a quick repair to the net aboard the Gina Karen while the hunt continues for the next school of tuna. Share your pictures with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats