Fishing vessel Oregon , Built in 1947 big Thank You to Jimmy Zeigler for sharing these two photos. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Star Kist Memorabilia ….
Nick Cabral sends in some of his collection of memorabilia of Star Kist, Charlie the Tuna . An Instant Camera , pencil sharpener , lamp and bobble head, what classics these are . Thank You Nick, share your memories at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Sorry Charlie…
Our loyal follower Kevin Madruga sends in this picture of some memorabilia . Thanks as always Kevin. sdtunaboats@cox.net
ST. RITA …
Sal (The Dog ) Corona sent in photos of the family boat St.Rita built in 1949 and sank in 1973 . St.Rita fished albacore during the summer and Sea Bass during Spring . Below is some old school Bait Fishing Pads from the St .Rita, pictured in the photo is from left to right Frank Corona , Joe Corona and Donald Corona . sdtunaboats@cox.net
Looking for Fish from above…
Looking for the spot from above Finisterre style. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Leaving the Bay…
The Seiner Venturous is leaving San Diego Bay. I took this photo back in 1987, sadly one by one tuna seiner’s left this bay for the last time, very unfortunate. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Sea quest …
In this photo The Seiner Sea Quest docked at G Street Pier next to the Fish Market Restaurant and in background the USS Ranger Aircraft Carrier. I’m guessing this photo was taken around 1983 or a little later. Send us photos to sdtunaboats@cox.net
Koorale….
Back in Nelson New Zealand , progress continues on the Koorale . Again Thank You to Michael Burt for being our eyes down under, cheers Michael. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Never Forget…
Carol Linda…
The Seiner Carol Linda tied up at Seaport Village dock. A lot has changed since this photo, seiners are gone and soon Seaport village will be also. sdtunaboats@cox.net