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Posted on January 14, 2025

Hornet III….

A beautiful photo of the Tuna Seiner Hornet III. Built by Campbell Industries in 1975. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.netor on X @sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 11, 2025

Van Camps…

The Tuna Seiner Maria C.J , and another unknown Seiner,  unloading At Van Camps on 10th Ave Terminal,  back in the late 1970’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025

Cheryl Marie….

A beautiful day on the Bay, with the Seiner Cheryl Marie , docked at B Street Pier . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on January 5, 2025

Passing Fuel….

The Tuna Seiners Jeannine, and Lone Wolf , passing fuel to each other on a beautiful day in the Western Pacific. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on X @sdtunaboats  . 
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  . 

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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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30 Apr

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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