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Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on August 8, 2023August 10, 2023

Antonina C …

Matt Mastrovalerio sends in this beautiful photo of the best looking Little Seiner  around , The Antonina C . Thank you Matt, Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 6, 2023

Unloading….

Tuna Seiners unloading at Van Camps on 10th ave Terminal. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 3, 2023

Friesland….

Chris Carey sends in todays photo of the Friesland , just down from Dry Dock in Lyttelton , NZ, Thank You Chris . Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 2, 2023October 19, 2023

Tunaville….

If anyone is interested in a Tunaville hat or T-shirts , Ron Machado received a new shipment . Contact Ron if you know him or myself and I will get you in touch with Ron. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 1, 2023

Sunset on the Embarcadero…

Sunset time on the Embarcadero , with the Seiner,  Jeannine tied up at Zolezzi’s Fuel Dock , and The Pisces,  at Finger Piers. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 29, 2023August 10, 2023

Cheryl Marie….

Matt Mastrovalerio , sends in a couple of photos from his time aboard the Cheryl Marie , Thank you Matt. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on July 27, 2023

Marietta …

The Tuna Seiner Marietta , docked at 10th Ave Terminal. Built in 1968 by Martinac Shipyard , for the Zolezzi Family. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 25, 2023

Van Camps….

A couple of Seiners unloading at Van Camps on 10th Ave Terminal. With the Seiner Madrugador in the background. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 23, 2023

Montana…..

The Tuna Seiner Montana, built by Martinac Shipyard in 1977. The Original owner was Joe Madruga ,  I believe it’s still fishing today under  a Foreign Flag . Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on July 19, 2023

Friesland….

The Tuna Seiner Friesland , recently pulled into the Shipyard in Lyttelton , New Zealand for repairs .   Thank you Chris . 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 ·
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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