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Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on March 10, 2024

Ocean Pearl …

The Tuna Seiner Ocean Pearl , at Campbells Shipyard in 1981 , with what appears to be a party for the launching of the Seiner. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on March 5, 2024

Jeanette….

The Tuna Seiner Jeanette ,  in Samoa , with the Seiner Cape Cod tied up on outside . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 3, 2024

Conquistador….

The Tuna Seiner Conquistador , in Samoa. Built by Campbells Shipyard in 1971. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on March 1, 2024

Frontier…..

The Tuna Seiner Frontier , in The Western Pacific. Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1978, and later had its name changed to Caribe Star and The Odette Therese ll . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on February 28, 2024

Royal Pacific….

The Tuna Seiner Royal Pacific , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on February 27, 2024

South Seas ….

The Tuna Seiner South Seas, built by San Diego Marine in 1971, under its original name The Mary S . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 25, 2024

Big Z …..

Captain John Crisci , sends in this beautiful photo of The Seiner Big Z . Thank You John. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 21, 2024

Capt Vincent Gann….

The Tuna Seiner Capt Vincent Gann , docked at 10th Avenue Terminal . Built by Martinac Shipyard in 1990 . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 20, 2024

Blue Pacific….

The Tuna Seiner Blue Pacific , built by Tacoma Boat in 1967. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on February 17, 2024

Martinac Seiners….

This  photo has been around for a while , two Martinac  Seiners being built , I do not believe either Seiner kept its original name,  and I do not know what Seiners they became but they were beautiful. 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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