Author: Jimmy

Capt Joe Jorge, i believe it was the original Elizabeth Cj , then later named the Maria Cj. sdtunaboats@cox.net

J .M Martinac , Not totally sure but it could of been one of Ganns last boats built. And it Was Beautiful. Martinac built with stern engine . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Jo Ann, If you grew up in San Diego like i did, then I’m sure you remember driving down and seeing the jo Ann tied up at finger piers. Next to the Fuel dock. Owned by the Silva Family. This photo was taken somewhere in Mexico i believe . Picture courtesy of J Gibson. [email protected]

Frances Ann , Built by San Diego Marine. Sister ships Venturous , Mary S , City of Lisbon (Mary Lucille) Mary Elizabeth.. [email protected]

Kerri M, one fast boat . [email protected]

Simply put, you cant talk about tuna boats in San Diego without putting the Connie Jean in the talk. I believe it was built in 1966.  [email protected]

Capt Joe Medina from the looks of the picture pulling into either Broadway Pier or B street. I think this Tuna Boat was later named the Gold Coast in the Western Pacific . [email protected]

Just another beautiful shot of the best looking boat in the fleet! Antonina C  ! [email protected]

Anne M , from the looks of things it looks like an area of school fish, another one of my dads photos taken in the late 1970’s while aboard the Proud heritage. I believe the Anne M eventually became the Sea hunter.. [email protected]

I believe this shot of the Queen Mary was taken in the Panama Canal not sure. There were a few of these style Tuna boats. Christina C , Kathleen , Willa G to name a few.. [email protected]