Author: sdtunaboats

Beautiful picture of the Marne K looks to be on a sea trial off the coast. Something about the color of this seiners along with the Granada, Portobello  , Chiriqui I just loved. Someone out there must have pictures they can share of these seiners. sdtunaboats@cox.net

This is a great photo for so many reasons, first, The Antonina C tied up at the dock, but also in this  photo men were mending nets the way it always was at the Embarcadero. Of course I cant help but notice the old cars and no parking meters on the street . Good times , share your memories at sdtunaboats@cox.net

San Diego Embarcadero with a few of the Gann’s tuna fleet tied up. A little flash back to the good old days in the history of San Diego. Share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net …

The Marietta tied up at the fuel dock , which was pretty normal for the Zolezzi fleet who also owned this fuel dock . Along with the Mary Antoinette these two seiners owned by the Zolezzi Family were very consistent with short trips and full loads . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Royal Pacific appears to be getting parts out to sea. The Tuna Fleet relied on each other for parts , fuel , and emergencys at Sea and if they were lucky they would receive mail from home . sdtunaboats@cox.net

Seiner Sea Gem and its lucky seven roll of the dice. Sent in by Tom Summers . Send in your pictures at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Tom Summers sent in this photo of himself and a couple of his shipmates . On the left is the Sea Gem , the boat Tom spent a few years on, in addition it looks like the Toro Bravo on the other side of the dock. I would like to thank Mike Madriaga from The Reader for getting me in touch with Tom. Check out the story on Tom in The Reader he’s a legend . Thanks again Tom , share your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Lets keep going with the shirts. This one is Super Rare a women’s shirt Antonina C , absolutely priceless. Thank you to Pete Lococo for sending in his wifes shirt , send me your shirts ? sdtunaboats@cox.net

So if you fished in the fleet or did any business in the fleet you remember these jackets or shirts. Thank you to Lexi Krause for this  photo of a  Jerry classic , share your photos with us at sdtunaboats@cox.net

Katherine Lisa  brailing in a set in late 70s. This seiner spent most of its time fishing out of the Panama area but was built at San Diego Marine in 1974 and later changed its name to the Falcon. One of my favorite things about this site is the wonderful people I meet from around the world. And recently I met a great man Lexi Krause who sent in this photo, Thanks Lexi, I appreciate the photo and our friendship. Send in your photos at sdtunaboats@cox.net