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Author: Jimmy

Posted on April 14, 2015

Jeanette…

Jeanette in a set. This is the old Elizabeth C.J . [email protected]

Posted on April 11, 2015

Bold Fleet…

Bold Fleet in a trial set off of Point Loma. [email protected]

Posted on April 10, 2015

Cape Hatteras

Cape Hatteras in drydock in [email protected]

Posted on April 8, 2015

Carol Linda…

Carol Linda in her early days. [email protected]

Posted on April 4, 2015

Jeanette…

Jeanette, originally the Elizabeth C.J. One of the last American seiners left fishing. Launched in June of 1975. [email protected]

Posted on April 2, 2015

Pacific Queen….

Pacific Queen, One of the early Martinac seiners. Built in 1967. [email protected]

Posted on March 28, 2015

Marietta…

Marietta, launched in 1968 for the Zolezzi Family. [email protected]

Posted on March 26, 2015

John F Kennedy…

John F Kennedy, Later renamed the Pisces. Launched by Martinac in 1970. [email protected]

Posted on March 22, 2015

Sea Treasure…

One of my favorite looking seiners. Sea Treasure great name also. I would love some pictures of this rig if anyone has a few. Built at Martinac in 1973. [email protected]

Posted on March 21, 2015

Legacy..

Legacy, one of newer style Martinac’s built. Launched in 1982. [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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