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Posted on October 25, 2023

Ocean Pearl ….

The Tuna Seiner Ocean Pearl, in the Western Pacific in the mid 80’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 22, 2023

Venturous…

The Tuna Seiner Venturous,  docked at B Street Pier.  Built by San Diego Marine Shipyard in 1971. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on October 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 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  . 

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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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