| Hi, my name is Jimmy, I’m second generation Portuguese on my Dad’s side and first generation on my Mom’s. I’ve always had a passion for Tuna Boats and their colorful history and have, over the years, amassed a large library of photos and many stories to go with them. In the hopes of keeping some of this history alive — and perhaps passing this tradition on to my son — I’ve created this site to share my memories and photos in honor of my Portuguese heritage and for the men that made their living at sea and also to those who lost their lives at sea, may they rest in peace. I hope you enjoy my photos and ramblings. Please feel welcome to share your thoughts and pictures too, I’ll be happy to post them for you. Many of the pictures you’ll see have been donated by other Portuguese and Italian friends/families and many are from my own collection, but all are treasured. Please enjoy… |
My memory of the M/V Loango; was she not built in Italy. She had a sister ship called the M/V Manicongo or was the Manicongo renamed. I have pictures from the 1970’s if you would like to communicate.
Any way I served in the Tuna boat industry for some time and am from Australia. I lived in Panama Central America and sailed mostly with the Virisomo family from San Diego on the M/V Odette Therese.
Hello, I’m curious is you ever worked for the Cuscito family? The boat was the Blue Dolphin.
Thanks!