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Author: Jimmy

Posted on March 24, 2012

American Queen…

American Queen, Cruising in San Diego Bay. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 24, 2012

Sea Gem

Sea Gem fishing in Western Pacific in mid 80’s . photo by J Gibson.  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 22, 2012

Theresa Janene..

Theresa Janene heading out of San Diego Bay, most likely early to mid 1970’s. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 22, 2012

Scorpio I

Scorpio I , if i remember right its the old Marco Polo. Looks like its returning from a trip full…
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Posted on March 18, 2012

Bold Fleet..

Bold Fleet rolling net in the pacific somewhere. Not quite sure what boat this originally was? sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 17, 2012

Sea Quest.

Sea Quest in a set mid 1970’s. John Silva skipper . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 16, 2012

Saratoga and Aquarius

Broadway Pier, Saratoga doubled docked next to Aquarius. Notice the tuna boats all around it must be around Christmas  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 15, 2012

American Eagle..

This is another one of my Dad’s pictures. This was actually taken while the boat was in the shipyard in Mobile Alabama. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 11, 2012

Conquistador…

Conquistador, one of Campbells shipyards first tuna boats built, this picture was taken in the western pacific. Picture courtesy J. Gibson..  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Posted on March 8, 2012

Brenda Jolene…

Brenda Jolene tied up at the embarcadero . sdtunaboats@cox.net

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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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sdtunaboats San Diego Tuna Boats @sdtunaboats ·
5 May

The Tuna Seiner Conquest, in San Diego Bay shortly after being launched by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1973.

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This is a photo of the Tuna Seiner Ocean Pearl, in a morning set in the Western Pacific. Built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1981.

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27 Apr

A beautiful photo of the Tuna Seiner Bold Adventuress, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1990.

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21 Apr

The Tuna Seiner Proud Heritage , built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1973. #SanDiego

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