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Author: Jimmy

Posted on December 19, 2015

American Eagle…

American Eagle letting go . [email protected] 
Posted on December 13, 2015

Anne M…

Anne M.  Built by Martinac in 1969. [email protected]

Posted on December 12, 2015

Pacific Queen…

One of the first seiners built at Martinac. Pacific Queen. Built in 1967. [email protected]

Posted on December 6, 2015

Aquarius….

Its the age of Aquarius. Great seiner…Built by Martinac shipyard in 1971. [email protected]

Posted on December 5, 2015

Bold Adventuress…

Bold Adventuress one of the last Martinacs built . This one had a major difference . A stern engine. [email protected]

Posted on November 29, 2015

chac mool

Posted on November 27, 2015

Dominator..

Great looking Dominator. Great name also. Built in 74 by Martinac , [email protected]

Posted on November 24, 2015

Raffaello….

Raffaello , Built by Martinac in 1972. One of a few seiners still under original name. [email protected]

Posted on November 19, 2015

Koorale…

Koorale letting go. When in San Diego this seiner was the Royal Pacific.  [email protected]

Posted on November 17, 2015

El Ray….

El Ray , built at Campbell’s shipyard in San Diego 1973. Now under Colombia flag. [email protected]

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This site is dedicated to my father, James Lira, the man who passed on his passion for fishing to me. He and all the men that spent their lives on the ocean will never be forgotten.

ABOUT THIS BLOG

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…

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