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San Diego Tuna Boats

Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on June 19, 2024June 19, 2024

Embarcadero…

The Embarcadero full of Tuna Seiner’s in the mid 1970’s. The Seiner’s in this photo are The Claudia B , Willa G, Kerri M , Mermaid , Pisces and The Mary Antoinette . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 17, 2024

Jeanne Lou..

The Tuna Seiner Jeanne Lou,  in The Eastern Pacific in late 70’s.  Built by Campbells  Industries in 1975. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 13, 2024

Raffaello….

The Tuna Seiner Raffaello, docked at B Street Pier in the 70’s.  Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1972 and is still active today. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on June 10, 2024

Sea Quest….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Quest , in the Eastern Pacific the late 1970’s. Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 8, 2024

Constitution….

The beautiful Seiner Constitution , built  by Campbells industries in 1978. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 5, 2024

Yolanda Z …

The Tuna Seiner Yolanda Z , launched by Tacoma Boat under the name of Gina Anne , in 1974. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on June 2, 2024

Conquest & Aquarius…

The Tuna Seiners Conquest and Aquarius , with The Mary Antoinette docked on opposite side of  The Pier. 
Posted on May 28, 2024

Capt M.J Souza….

The Tuna Seiner Capt M.J Souza , docked in Samoa. Built By Martinac Shipyard in 1979 . It’s now  Fishing today under its new  name Azteca 7 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on May 25, 2024

Calypso….

Launch day for the Tuna Seiner Calypso , at  San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1972. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on May 20, 2024

Shilla Challenger ….

The Tuna Seiner  Shilla Challenger , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1990. 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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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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