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Posted on September 17, 2024October 21, 2024

Sea Encounter….

The Tuna Seiner Sea Encounter, up on dry dock . Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1979,  and still active today . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 15, 2024October 21, 2024

Broadway Pier….

The Fleet is tied up at Broadway Pier ,  in protest of regulations in August 1975. Pacific Queen , Bold Contender , Bold Producer , Gina Anne, Cabrillo and Nautilus in this photo. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 9, 2024September 9, 2024

Eddie Costa Transhipping in Christmas Island with CVG..

Posted on September 5, 2024

Sea Queen….

The Tuna Seiner  Sea Queen , docked at The Embarcadero. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973 , under its original name the Mariner . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 3, 2024October 21, 2024

Broadway Pier…

A busy Broadway Pier in the 70’s , with a Cruise Ship and Tuna Seiner docked . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 29, 2024

G Street ….

A very busy G Street Pier in the early 80’s , including Seiners, Sea Hunter , and Cheryl Marie. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 27, 2024

G street…

The Tuna Seiners Elizabeth C.J , and Conquest , are docked at the Brand New G Street Pier in 1977. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
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  . 

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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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