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Posted on August 23, 2024

Venturous….

The Tuna Seiner Venturous , on a trial run off of Point Loma in 1988. Built by San Diego Marine , sadly it sank off The Coast of Panama in the early 90’s. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 19, 2024

Sea Encounter….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Encounter  , passing parts to The Seiner, Aquarius’s  Skiff , in The Eastern Pacific in the early 1980’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 16, 2024

Eileen….

Kevin Madruga  sends in this photo of the Eileen,  unloading at Tri Marines Dock in Point Loma. He reminds me that it’s the time of the year when  The San Pedro Boats fish off San Diego. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 11, 2024

Anna Maria…..

The Tuna Boat Anna Maria , outside of Peru in 1973. Built by Tacoma Boat in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 8, 2024

Theresa Janene…

The Beautiful Seiner Theresa Janene , heading out of San Diego Bay. Built by Martinac Shipyard in  1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 5, 2024

Vivian Ann…

The Tuna Seiner Vivian Ann, built by Paceco Shipyard in Oakland , Ca in 1969. Later had its name changed to Willa G. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 31, 2024

Jeanne Lou….

The Tuna Seiner Jeanne Lou, doing net work at 10th Avenue Terminal in the late 1970,s . Built by Campbell Industries in 1975 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 29, 2024

Alfred (Correia) Gagnon….

Crystal Hoyos, sends in a picture of her Father Alfred (Correia) Gagnon , aboard the Seiner Finisterre.  Thank You Crystal for sharing . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on July 28, 2024July 28, 2024

Albacore….

Kevin Madruga , sends in these photos , it is now the time of the year to head up to  Oregon to hit the Albacore run. Thank You Kevin as always . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on July 25, 2024

Pacific Princess…

A wonderful photo of the Tuna Seiner  Pacific Princess , coming to the skiff in a set in The Western Pacific. Built By Campbells Industries in 1978 and still active today. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

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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 ·
17 Nov

The Tuna Seiner Venturous, at the Fuel Dock in the late 1980’s before heading out on another trip. Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1971. #SanDiego

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13 Nov

Here’s another shirt we will be selling every Saturday at Liberty Station Farmers Market 9-1 weather permitting. This is our tribute to the Legendary San Diego Tuna Fleet. Stop by and get one. #SanDiego

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11 Nov

Coming soon a new design of TunaVille T-shirts , first time on sale this Saturday November 15th Liberty Station Farmers Market 9-1pm. We will have shirts, hoodie’s, hats, beanies, come on down and get yours. #sandiego

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10 Nov

The Star of India coming into B Street Pier, with the Tuna Seiner Cabrillo docked. #sandiego

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