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Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on September 4, 2023

Zolezzi Fleet….

This is a great photo of The Zolezzi Fleet , tied up in Samoa. Seiners, Jeannine , Lone Wolf, and Golden Glow. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.netor on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

Joan of Arc…

Andrew Balelo , shares these photos of The Joan Of Arc , which is his  Grandfather , Manuel Goncalves Balelo’s  Boat  . We believe these photos were in 1949 or 1950 . Thank you Andrew , Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 30, 2023September 1, 2023

Lucile …

The Tuna Seiner Lucile , tied up at Campbell Shipyard,  where it was launched in 1975 . Thank You to Igor ,” Marco ” for the photo . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 26, 2023September 1, 2023

Conte Bianco….

,This is one of my favorite photos of all time because it’s super rare . This is The Conte Bianco, out to Sea in a set . I’ve seen thousands of photos, but not sure I’ve ever seen The Conte Bianco in a set . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 24, 2023September 1, 2023

10th Ave….

This is an aerial photo of a typical day in the last 70’s , of 10th Ave Terminal . Seiners everywhere, including at Campbells Shipyard. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 22, 2023September 1, 2023

J.M. Martinac….

The Tuna Seiner J.M.  Martinac , doing some net work on The Broadway Pier in the early 1970’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 20, 2023September 1, 2023

Sunset on G Street Pier …

This is a photo of Tuna Seiners tied up at  G Street Pier,  at Sunset ,  in the early 1980’s . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 18, 2023September 1, 2023

Mary Antoinette & Madelyn G …

The Tuna Seiners Mary Antoinette , and Madelyn G ,tied up at  the end of B Street Pier. Wonderful times in San Diego , The Fleet was booming . Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 
Posted on August 16, 2023

Finisterre…

Greg Scafidi sends in this beautiful painting that his Daughter, Annalisa painted of the Seiner Finisterre , which his Father Joseph Scafidi was skipper for many years. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Proud Heritage …

The Tuna Seiner Proud Heritage , letting go in a set , with the Seiner Conte Bianco brailing off the stern . Thank You to Bob Bourke . Share your phots 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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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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