| 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… |
I see you have posted information on several tuna boats. Do you have any information on the steel tuna boat "Paramount" once owned by Edward Madruga, the "Sun Hilarita" and "Sun Jason" once owned by Peter F. Bullen or the "Mauritania" once owned by C. W. Drake? They were all built by Avondale Marine Ways (New Orleans) in 1946 and 1947. Any suggestions as to how I might find information regarding any of these vessels would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Steve
The Mauritania was owned by my grandfather, Manuel M Cardozo. He sailed it through the Panama Canal after it was launched. It was the first steel hulled tuna boat.
Mauritana was a legendary seiner. i would love to share some photos of her if you got them. [email protected]
i do remember the mauritania and paramount, many days ago.
i believe my father in law fished on the Sun Jason a very long time ago.
i remember him telling me some of the old stories of the old days, they were truly
great days.
ron lewis