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Author: Jimmy

Posted on March 19, 2015

Jeannine..

Jeannine , One of the most recognizable seiners in San Diego. Usually backed in  stern first at the fuel dock when she was home. [email protected]

Posted on March 15, 2015

Royal Pacific…

Royal Pacific, one of the last American boats still going. Now the Koorale built in 1973 by Martinac Shipyard.  [email protected]

Posted on March 13, 2015

Saratoga…

Great looking shot of the Saratoga. Definitely caught it share of fish.  Sank in 1986. [email protected]

Posted on March 11, 2015

Patricia Lee..

Patricia Lee, Built by San Diego Marine in 1974. Personally loved the look of these seiners. [email protected]

Posted on March 8, 2015

Cabrillo…

Cabrillo, on its trial run after being launched in 1968. [email protected]

Posted on March 7, 2015

Rollling net..

Getting ready to take the net off in Samoa. [email protected]

Posted on March 4, 2015

Tiuna..

Nice shot of a tuna seiner bow.  Unfortunately  this wasn’t a good time for the [email protected]

Posted on March 1, 2015

Grenadier….

Grenadier, another Campbell’s built seiner. I believe its still operating under foreign flag. Possibly Colombia flag.  [email protected]

Posted on February 28, 2015

Polaris…

Polaris built in 1970 by Martinac. Later named Gina Marie and eventually  Sank. [email protected]

Posted on February 27, 2015

Cape San Vincent…

Cape San Vincent on its trial run. [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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