Author: sdtunaboats

Harold Medina working on the deck aboard the Zapata Discoverer. I can’t help but think the Professor is in class teaching the students. Harold will always be a legend in this fleet. Share your pictures with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I love this picture of the Finisterre in a set with the speed boat driver circling , and it appears to be the Zapata Discoverer in a set in the background . When the spots of tuna come up its time to let her go. Thank you to Chris Carey for the picture .Share your pictures at sdtunaboats@cox.net and on Twitter @sdtunaboats

 I must admit I used to think being in a speedboat and having the chopper above really got your blood flowing , but seeing these photos of the spotter plane helping the Finisterre set the net off of New Zealand  is awesome. Huge Thank You to Chris Carey for sending these into us. sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Frank LoCoco doing a quick repair to the net aboard the Gina Karen while the hunt continues for the next school of tuna. Share your pictures with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This photo is taken  from the helicopter as its was about to land on  The Lucky Strike . It was  built by Campbells in 1973 and is still fishing today under a new name Orinoco II . Share your photos with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

Sunset on the Conquest in the Western Pacific . sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

What a great photo of the spots of tuna off of The New Zealand coast back in the 70s. Im told this was off the east coast of the North Island . Amazing how close to the Islands the Tuna was . Thank you to Mr. Carey for the picture. share your pictures with me at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

I Received a couple of pictures of the Lucky Strike crew , looks like the boys are enjoying a good day. Anyone recognize someone let me know ? Share your pictures with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

This  Photo of the Cape May , originally The Legacy, getting a new paint job. The last in the group of Seiners owned by Cape Fisheries or Renato Curto to get the new trademark red .  This group of Seiners were all in San Diego at one time , The Legacy (Cape May ) Uncle Louie ( Cape Cod ) Bold Adventuress ( Cape Elizabeth ) Tifaimoana (Cape Finisterre) among others. Thank You to Carlos Paiva for sharing the picture .  Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats

So here is my latest photo of The Koorale, there’s  definitely progress being made . Thank you to A Toko for sharing his pictures. sdtunaboats@cox.net or on Twitter @sdtunaboats