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San Diego Tuna Boats

Author: sdtunaboats

Posted on August 9, 2023

Campbell Shipyard …

Check out these Campbell Industry Brochures  that our  good friend Bruno Martin , shares with us  . Definitely the good old days at Campbells Shipyard. Share your phots at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter@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  . 

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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 ·
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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