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Author: 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  . 

Posted on August 14, 2023

Sea Quest….

I received this photo today from my friend Bob Burke , The Proud Heritage and Sea Quest , meeting up in the early 70’s  in a flat calm Eastern Pacific .Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@sdtunaboats  . 

Posted on August 11, 2023

Claire P….

A nice shot of The Claire P Chopper , coming in to land in The Western Pacific . I personally have always liked this Seiner .  Again Huge Thanks to Matt Mastrovalerio for sharing his photos with us.  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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6 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Royal Pacific , built by Martinac Shipyard in 1973.

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1 Jul

The Tuna Seiner Conqueror , docked at G Street Pier. Built by Martinac Shipyard.

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30 Jun

Get your TunaVille or San Diego Tuna Boats merchandise.

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29 Jun

This is a beautiful aerial photo of the Tuna Seiner Zapata Discoverer, built by Campbell’s Shipyard in 1976.

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