Author: Jimmy

American Eagle in shipyard in Mobile Alabama. In late 70s. John (Tex) Teixeira skipper at the time. They don’t make better men then Tex , GREAT man. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This shot is the Mary Lucille tied up at B street. This was originally the City of Lisbon. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Toro Bravo docked at Broadway Pier in the 70s. Not exactly the best looking seiner. But it caught its fish. Spent most of the time fishing down below. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Who doesn’t remember these artifacts from the tuna industry, Thank you to Clyde Williams for sending in a little of his memories of the good old days. Send in your pictures . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Must a thriving San Diego Fishing community Die so more Pacific Dolphin May Live? I guess we learned the answer to that question!! sdtunaboats@cox.net

 May 1984 , Jeannine helping out 3 men adrift at sea. Put them on board for 24 hours as they headed to Guam. Lots of hot food , Showers and some Jeannine hats later they were on there way, they saw a few boats but no one stopped . Until the Jeannine showed up!

Cape San Vincent tied up in San Diego Bay at fuel dock. I need your help, need pictures i know you have them send them in. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This was the original Proud Heritage. Definitely has seen better days. Always a well maintained seiner in San Diego owned by Manuel Silva. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Top photo one of our loyal followers Clyde Williams In the control room of the Jeannine 1982 as the assistant heading to Samoa with full load. Love the casamar hat and cigar.
The bottom photo is also from Clyde. Taken in the mid 1970s in Puntarenas, Costa Rica. He was on the Toro Bravo in for repairs on the skiff and noticed these patrol boats. He sent this in for Greg Scafidi regarding his comments about his dad on the Trinidad in 1977 and patrol boats. You see guys this is what its all about bringing back memories some good some bad. Thanks again too Clyde your awesome . Please send in your pictures i know you have them we all do. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nice shot of the Cheryl Marie, always thought it wasn’t one of the best looking seiners. But it was fast and caught lots of fish.. sdtunaboats@cox.net