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Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on April 24, 2024

Campbell’s Shipyard..

This is an aerial view above 10th Avenue Terminal , looking at Campbells Shipyard in the 70’s. So much of the surrounding area has been developed and changed since. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 22, 2024

Captain Frank Medina…..

The Tuna Seiner Captain Frank Medina , tied up in Samoa. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 19, 2024

Grenadier…

The Tuna Seiner Grenadier , built by Campbells Industries  in 1975 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on April 17, 2024

Sea Encounter…..

The Tuna Seiner Sea Encounter, in the Western Pacific ,  built by Martinac Shipyard in 1979. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 13, 2024

Baraka…

The Tuna Seiner Baraka , built by Peterson Builders in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin , in 1982. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 10, 2024

Willa G ……

A nice photo of the Tuna Seiner,  Willa G , leaving the Bay.  Built in 1969 under its original name , Vivian Ann , by Paceco Shipyard in Oakland ,Ca . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 8, 2024

Atlantic Paton…

The Tuna Seiner Atlantic Paton ,docked at the Embarcadero in the mid 1970’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on April 5, 2024

John F . Kennedy …

The Tuna Seiner John F. Kennedy , launched by Martinac Shipyard in 1970. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on April 2, 2024

Anne M…

The Tuna Seiner Anne M, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1969. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 29, 2024

Adriatic Sea….

The Tuna Seiner Adriatic Sea. 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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