Author: Jimmy

The Good old days. Antonina C , with the Cabrillo in front. Three Campbell’s rigs on the south side. Amazing days sad they are gone. Send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Lautaro, This seiner was the South Seas in San Diego .Sent in by another one of our followers. Please send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Great shot of the Tiuna taken from above. Taken by one of our great followers. Please send in your pictures. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Another great seiner that just wasn’t around long enough. Bettie M found a cruel ending when it ran aground in Oregon on its way to unload i believe. There really isn’t many photos of this rig around if any. Send your pictures of the fleet to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Great shot of a seiner in a set. And well the other heading away to look for another spot.. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Cayude, on dry dock. This was the Cindy Ann in her San Diego days.. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net .

One from my fathers collection. I believe this is the Calypso my father was aboard the Proud Heritage when this was taken. I’m guessing 78 or 79. Send your photos to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Our good friend Kevin Madruga sent in some of his memories of the tuna fleet, including his days at Casamar a huge part of the fleet. Thanks again Kevin. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Chopper aboard the Capt M.J Souza in the 70s getting ready to head out on another trip. Thank you to Mike Ryle again for sending this in. Send your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net