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Author: Jimmy

Posted on January 6, 2017

Lady Marion…

Lady Marion , leaving Samoa in mid 1980s . Photo courtesy of John Gibson . Please send your pictures to [email protected]

Posted on January 4, 2017

Campbell’s Shipyard…

A shot from above at Campbell’s shipyard towards the end. Hilton Hotel now sits on site. [email protected]

Posted on January 2, 2017

Bold Contender & Pacific Queen..

Bold Contender and Pacific Queen tied up at Broadway Pier in 1975 during fishing protest. Send your memories to [email protected]

Posted on December 29, 2016

Bold Producer…

Bold Producer rolling net in the early 80s. Looks like great weather.. [email protected]

Posted on December 24, 2016

Finisterre.

Looking up onboard the Finisterre, send your favorite photos to [email protected]

Posted on December 19, 2016

Capt MJ Souza

Capt MJ Souza, Great seiner. [email protected]

Posted on December 17, 2016

Koorale..

Koorale anchored waiting to trans ship . Ex Royal Pacific in San Diego days .  Send your pictures to [email protected]

Posted on December 11, 2016

Brailing on Bold Producer…

Bold Producer brailing in the 80s. Send your pictures to [email protected]

Posted on December 10, 2016

Heading out…

Another seiner heading out to Sea . Praying for health and a full load. [email protected]

Posted on December 4, 2016

Bold Producer…

Big Thank you to Baird Tewksbury for taking this shot of the Bold Producer at 10th avenue . Please send in your pictures to [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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