Today I got a update on the Koorale in Nelson ,New Zealand. It looks like slow but steady progress. I can’t wait to see this seiner back in action, as usual a huge Thank You to my great follower and friend Michael Burt for keeping us in the loop from Nelson. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Coronado Islands…
Today my good friend Frank Lococo was out fishing at the Coronado Islands and ran into a Mexican Seiner called the Marieta making a set. Looks like a nice day to water ski out there. Thank you as always to Frank. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Sea Treasure….
Another small newspaper article from the San Diego Union in 1975. One of my favorite boats getting ready to dock at Broadway Pier . I know I keep asking for photos of the Sea Treasure and nobody helps, so I won’t this time. Share your memories at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Fisherman mending nets….
Another old school newspaper photo. fisherman doing some net work with the seiners South Pacific and Southern Pacific in backgrounds . sdtunaboats@cox.net
Gina Karen…..
Seiner Gina Karen is pulling away from dock heading out on another trip, always a tough time for families to watch the boat head out , and it wasn’t any easier watching your family from the boat . Thank You to Frank Lococo for the picture . sdtunaboats@cox.net
Normandie..
Kevin Madruga sends in this photo of the Normandie in the 1950s . Pictured in the skiff is Hallett Madruga and Joe Demelo holding the line on the right. Thank You as always Kevin . sdtunaboats@cox.net
Brayan Swopes , Top Wave….
Top Wave Helicopter Pilot Bryan Swopes holding up a nice tuna that he helped catch. Some of my most loyal followers are Helicopter Pilots . Thank You Bryan for all the recent pictures of the Top Wave. Any other Pilots out there with photos send them to us at sdtunaboats@cox.net
Tom Corona and Steve Tarantino ….
Sal “The Dog ” Corona sends in this photo of Tom Corona and Steve Tarantino he believes this was aboard the Jo Linda. Thank You Sal ! sdtunaboats@cox.net
Nonnu Frank….
Frank LoCoco sends in another one of his Nonnu Frank LoCoco the Deck Boss aboard the Gina Karen . Great shot Thank You Frank. sdtunaboats@cox.net
Calypso ….
One of my Fathers photos , seiner Calypso on the hunt in Eastern Pacific in late 70s , built by San Diego Marine in 1972. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net