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Posted on October 11, 2023

City Of Lisbon…..

Launch day for the Tuna Seiner City of Lisbon,  at San Diego Marine Shipyard,  in 1971. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 9, 2023

Letting Go ….

This is a great photo from the Skiff , of an unknown Campbells Boat letting go , with the speed boats heading out. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 8, 2023

Finger Piers…

Two old school Seiners , The Balboa and The Jo Ann , docked at Finger Piers in the early 1970’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on October 5, 2023

Frances Ann…

The Tuna Seiner Frances Ann,  unloading  in San Pedro. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 3, 2023

Eileen M and Jacqueline Marie…

The Tuna Seiners Eileen M , and Jacqueline Marie , docked at the Broadway Pier in the early 1970’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 1, 2023

Pisces…

The Tuna Seiner Pisces , out to Sea. This Seiner was originally launched The John F Kennedy , by Martinac Shipyard in 1970 , and was owned by Leo Correia and Family. Thank you to Matt Mastrovalerio for sharing this with us. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on September 29, 2023

Madrugador….

The beautiful Seiner Madrugador , in a set in the Eastern Pacific. Built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1975. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 27, 2023

Chiriqui…

This is a nice photo of the Seiner Chiriqui I , this was  always one of my favorite Seiners , along with their  other company boats, I loved the color. Thank You to Michael Avery for the picture. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 26, 2023

Elsinore….

The Tuna Seiner Elsinore docked in San Diego Bay , built in 1956. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on September 25, 2023

Zapata Discoverer ….

The beautiful Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer , built by Campbells Shipyard in 1976. This Seiner has had multiple name changes since its launch  . 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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