Author: Jimmy

Jeannine , One of the most recognizable seiners in San Diego. Usually backed in  stern first at the fuel dock when she was home. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Royal Pacific, one of the last American boats still going. Now the Koorale built in 1973 by Martinac Shipyard.  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Great looking shot of the Saratoga. Definitely caught it share of fish.  Sank in 1986. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Patricia Lee, Built by San Diego Marine in 1974. Personally loved the look of these seiners. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Cabrillo, on its trial run after being launched in 1968. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Getting ready to take the net off in Samoa. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nice shot of a tuna seiner bow.  Unfortunately  this wasn’t a good time for the Tiuna..sdtunaboats@cox.net

Grenadier, another Campbell’s built seiner. I believe its still operating under foreign flag. Possibly Colombia flag.  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Polaris built in 1970 by Martinac. Later named Gina Marie and eventually  Sank. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Cape San Vincent on its trial run. sdtunaboats@cox.net