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Posted on January 2, 2025

Western Pacific…

A beautiful photo of the Seiner , Western Pacific , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1975 under its original name the Madrugador. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 28, 2024

Raffaello …..

The Tuna Seiner Raffaello, pulling away from the dock in Samoa. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1972. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 20, 2024

Jeanette….

A beautiful photo of The Seiner Jeanette ,originaly launched under the name Elizabeth C.J in 1975 by Campbells Industries . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 17, 2024

Marla Marie..

The Tuna Seiner Marla Marie, doing some net repairs on 10th Ave Terminal. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 15, 2024

Cape San Vincent…

The Tuna Seiner Cape San Vincent ,  at the Fuel Dock near Crosby Street in the mid 1980’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 12, 2024

Calypso….

The Tuna Seiner Calypso , built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1972. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 8, 2024

Kerri M….

A beautiful photo of the Seiner Kerri M , shortly after being launched . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

Carol Linda…

The Tuna Seiner Carol Linda , in The Eastern Pacific. Built by Burton Shipyard, in Port Arthur , Tx in 1980. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on December 1, 2024

Mariner…

The Tuna Seiner Mariner , docked at B Street Pier . Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on November 24, 2024

Star….

Great photo of the Star Of India being towed into B Street Pier , with the Seiners Cabrillo ,and Gina Anne,  tied up in background .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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21 Apr

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

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The Tuna Seiner Andrea C, on trial set off of Point Loma. Launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1981. #sandiego

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The Tuna Seiner Mary Antoinette, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1969.

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