Author: sdtunaboats

The age of Aquarius , this was a top seiner in its day. Dasilva family owned and later added the Sea Encounter to its fleet. Loved everything about this rig. Really would love more pictures of this style Martinacs we know you have them . Spend a few minutes to send them in and share your memories.  sdtunaboats@cox.net

I personally love these seiners. Love the look , I know some will say no. Would love any pictures of any Martinac you have please send them to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Just a great shot of the Sea Hawk in the Western Pacific , I believe this was taken in the summer of 84 or 85 . Just another seiner built by Campbells shipyard in San Diego, We really could use some more photos please help … sdtunaboats@cox.net

Cheryl Marie, it really didn’t get more San Diego then this rig. One of the last seiners to leave San Diego in the late 80s or actually maybe even early 90s. Thank You to Kevin Madruga for sharing some of his memories with his crew members.Some of the crew in photos are Scott Porter, Kevin madruga , Louie Cunha and Fabian Daluz holding the razor. In Brailing shot we have Madruga , daluz, Porter, Benito Stornelio and Lionel Silva RIP.  sdtunaboats@cox.net

Love this seiner definitely in my top 10. Seiner Mariner and we really could use some pictures of her ? Can anyone help ? sdtunaboats@cox.net

Mary Lucille, docked at B street in San Diego. Built by San Diego Marine as the City of Lisbon and later changed to Mary Lucille. Share your favorite photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

One of my many newspaper shots. I remember this one very well. Christmas time around 1976 -77. All the boys lined up at the Embarcadero waiting for New Years to head on out. Send in your photos we can’t do this without your help. sdtunaboats@cox.net

Unknown seiner docked im guessing in Panama. Beautiful Martinac whoever it is. Please share your photos were in need . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Calypso built at San Diego Marine. One of a kind with the open hull look and the free standing mast. Martinac made a similar style rig the South Pacific. Both shipyards quickly changed the style. Send in your pictures to sdtunaboats@cox.net

Nice shot of the Western Pacific, built by Campbells in San Diego originally launched as the Madrugador. This photo was before they changed the entire seiner , trust me it dint look like this anymore. sdtunaboats@cox.net